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How to pronounce “precaution”
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Pronunciation guide for precaution
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of precaution with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Naomi Klein: Addicted to risk 20 minutes
based on the precautionary principle --
- Definition summary
- Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce precaution
Naomi Klein: Addicted to risk 20 minutes

based on the precautionary principle --
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “precaution”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.
- A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To warn or caution beforehand.
- (transitive, rare) To take precaution against.
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