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How to pronounce “plight”
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Pronunciation guide for plight
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of plight with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Danger and Devotion of Fighting for Women in Afghanistan
What can we do to keep the plight of women in Afghanistan in the news
- Definition summary
- A dire or unfortunate situation. [from 14th c.]
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce plight
The Danger and Devotion of Fighting for Women in Afghanistan
What can we do to keep the plight of women in Afghanistan in the news
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “plight”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A dire or unfortunate situation. [from 14th c.]
- (now rare) A (neutral) condition or state. [from 14th c.]
- (obsolete) Good health. [14th–19th c.]
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