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How to pronounce “discourse”

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Pronunciation guide for discourse

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of discourse with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Bediscourse on social networking platforms
Definition summary: (uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.

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The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be

discourse on social networking platforms

[Noun]
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
(countable) A conversation.
(countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
(countable) Any rational expression, reason.
(social sciences, countable) An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).
(Internet, uncountable) Lengthy, often heated debate over controversial subject matter, particularly within fandom and activist spaces. Sometimes rendered as a proper noun with the definite article (i.e. "the Discourse").
(obsolete) Dealing; transaction.
[Verb]
(intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.
(obsolete, transitive) To debate.
To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.
(obsolete, transitive) To produce or emit (musical sounds).