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How to pronounce “plaintive”
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Pronunciation guide for plaintive
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of plaintive with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 4 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- What time is it on Mars?
But then I would get these plaintive emails from him when he was at work.
- Definition summary
- Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
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How to pronounce plaintive
What time is it on Mars?
But then I would get these plaintive emails from him when he was at work.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “plaintive”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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