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How to pronounce “furtive”

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Pronunciation guide for furtive

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of furtive with real speech in context.
Available examples: 4 YouTube examples
Real speech example: C.K. Williams: Poetry for all seasons of life 23 minutesMe shyly, obliquely, trying not to be furtive.
Definition summary: Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.

Example 1 of 4

C.K. Williams: Poetry for all seasons of life 23 minutes

Me shyly, obliquely, trying not to be furtive.

[Adjective]
Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
Of a thing: that has been acquired by theft; stolen; also (generally) taken stealthily.
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
Of a person, etc.: inclined to steal; pilfering, thieving.

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