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How to pronounce “awkward”
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Pronunciation guide for awkward
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of awkward with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
And I'm very excited to be here today with the cast and crew of Awkward Black
- Definition summary
- Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce awkward
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

And I'm very excited to be here today with the cast and crew of Awkward Black
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “awkward”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
- Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
- Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
- [Noun]
- Someone or something that is awkward.
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