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How to pronounce “quit”

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Pronunciation guide for quit

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of quit with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Cigarette Centuryquit smoking it will actually be a
Definition summary: (usually followed by of) Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.

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The Cigarette Century

quit smoking it will actually be a

[Adjective]
(usually followed by of) Released from obligation, penalty, etc; free, clear, or rid.
[Verb]
(transitive) To leave (a place).
(transitive) To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.
(transitive) To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, etc.; to absolve; to acquit.
(transitive) To abandon, renounce (a thing).
(ambitransitive) To resign from (a job, office, position, etc.).
(ambitransitive) To stop, give up (an activity). [(usually) with gerund; or with verbal noun]
(transitive, computing) To close (an application).
(transitive, archaic) To pay (a debt, fine etc.).
(reflexive, archaic) To conduct or acquit (oneself); to behave (in a specified way).
(transitive, archaic) To carry through; to go through to the end.
(transitive, obsolete) To repay, pay back (a good deed, injury etc.).
(transitive, obsolete) To repay (someone) for (something).
[Noun]
Any of numerous species of small passerine birds native to tropical America. [from 19th c.]