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How to pronounce “obituary”

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Pronunciation guide for obituary

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of obituary with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
What the Past can Teach Us (w/ Nate DiMeo)her obituary. And that is a piece of her
Definition summary
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.

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How to pronounce obituary

What the Past can Teach Us (w/ Nate DiMeo)

her obituary. And that is a piece of her

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “obituary”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete), the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
  • (by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.
  • (figurative) An announcement or description of the end of something.
  • (historical) A register of deaths, especially one maintained by a religious institution; a necrology.
  • [Adjective]
  • Relating to obituaries.

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