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How to pronounce “earthquake

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Pronunciation guide for earthquake

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of earthquake with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Dr. Temple Grandinof making it shake-proof and earthquake-proof.
Definition summary
A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. [from 14th c.]

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How to pronounce earthquake

Dr. Temple Grandin

of making it shake-proof and earthquake-proof.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “earthquake

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. [from 14th c.]
  • (planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies. [from 20th c.]
  • (figuratively) A sudden and intense upheaval; a severely disruptive event.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To undergo an earthquake.

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