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How to pronounce “respite

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Pronunciation guide for respite

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of respite with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Stories from a home for terminally ill childrenthe first pediatric palliative respite care center
Definition summary
A brief interval of rest or relief.

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How to pronounce respite

Stories from a home for terminally ill children

the first pediatric palliative respite care center

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “respite

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A brief interval of rest or relief.
  • (law) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
  • (law) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
  • (musical theatre) A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
  • (transitive) To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.

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