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How to pronounce “diminutive

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Pronunciation guide for diminutive

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of diminutive with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The real reason you procrastinateMA: It's a Scottish diminutive of "Margaret."
Definition summary
Very small.

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How to pronounce diminutive

The real reason you procrastinate

MA: It's a Scottish diminutive of "Margaret."

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “diminutive

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Very small.
  • (obsolete) Serving to diminish.
  • (grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
  • [Noun]
  • (grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

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