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How to pronounce “awhile

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Pronunciation guide for awhile

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of awhile with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Thingsjust disappeared for awhile and came back
Definition summary
For some time; for a short time.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce awhile

Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

just disappeared for awhile and came back

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “awhile

Meaning

  • [Adverb]
  • For some time; for a short time.
  • (US, south-central Pennsylvania) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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