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How to pronounce “donkey

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Pronunciation guide for donkey

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of donkey with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
David Kwong: Two nerdy obsessions meet — and it's magic 11 minutes, 44 secondsa donkey, a rooster, an ox, and a sheep,
Definition summary
A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce donkey

David Kwong: Two nerdy obsessions meet — and it's magic 11 minutes, 44 seconds

a donkey, a rooster, an ox, and a sheep,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “donkey

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.
  • A stubborn person.
  • A fool.
  • (nautical) A small auxiliary engine.
  • (naval slang, dated) A box or chest, especially a toolbox.
  • (poker slang) A bad poker player.
  • (UK, nautical) A sailor's storage chest.

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