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How to pronounce “poorly”
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Pronunciation guide for poorly
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of poorly with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Technology Trap
where we perform poorly.
- Definition summary
- In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce poorly
The Technology Trap

where we perform poorly.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “poorly”
Meaning
- [Adverb]
- In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
- With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage.
- Meanly; without spirit.
- Without skill or merit.
- In a negative manner; with disapproval; unfavorably.
- [Adjective]
- (UK) Ill, unwell, sick.
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