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How to pronounce “pry

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Pronunciation guide for pry

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pry with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
How the Natural World is Inspiring Scientific InnovationHe even needed a small crowbar to pry them away.
Definition summary
(intransitive)

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce pry

How the Natural World is Inspiring Scientific Innovation

He even needed a small crowbar to pry them away.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pry

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive)
  • (transitive, obsolete) To peer at (something) closely; also, to look into (a matter, etc.) thoroughly.
  • [Noun]
  • An act of prying; a close and curious look.
  • A person who is very inquisitive or nosy; a busybody, a nosey parker.

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