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How to pronounce “gorilla

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Pronunciation guide for gorilla

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of gorilla with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Invisible Gorillacalled "The Invisible Gorilla" and he'll probably talk about that at length today during our
Definition summary
An ape of the genus Gorilla; endemic to the forests of Central Africa and typified by superlative physical size and strength in relation to other primates.

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How to pronounce gorilla

The Invisible Gorilla

called "The Invisible Gorilla" and he'll probably talk about that at length today during our

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “gorilla

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An ape of the genus Gorilla; endemic to the forests of Central Africa and typified by superlative physical size and strength in relation to other primates.
  • A big and brutish man or a thug; a goon or ruffian.
  • (informal) A powerful person or organization; a heavyweight or behemoth.
  • (slang, UK, Australia) 1000 pounds sterling or dollar.

Practice Nearby Words

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