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How to pronounce “opportunist”

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Pronunciation guide for opportunist

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of opportunist with real speech in context.
Available examples: 2 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Three Decades of R&B HitsI said, you're an opportunist, right?
Definition summary: Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

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Three Decades of R&B Hits

I said, you're an opportunist, right?

[Noun]
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

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