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How to pronounce “precious

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Pronunciation guide for precious

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of precious with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
We Players: Macbeththat this is a precious, unrepeatable moment in time,
Definition summary
Of high value or worth.

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How to pronounce precious

We Players: Macbeth

that this is a precious, unrepeatable moment in time,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “precious

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Of high value or worth.
  • Regarded with love or tenderness.
  • (derogatory, antiphrastic) Treated with too much reverence.
  • (writing, ironic) Excessively complicated.
  • (informal, followed by about) Extremely protective or strict (about something).
  • (informal, derogatory) Blasted; damned.
  • (derogatory) Contrived to be cute or charming.
  • (colloquial) Thorough; utter.
  • [Noun]
  • Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.
  • [Adverb]
  • Very; an intensifier.

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