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How to pronounce “slapstick”

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Pronunciation guide for slapstick

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of slapstick with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why you should make useless thingsSo as much as my machines can seem like simple engineering slapstick,
Definition summary
(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.

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How to pronounce slapstick

Why you should make useless things

So as much as my machines can seem like simple engineering slapstick,

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A Deep Dive Into “slapstick”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.
  • (countable) A pair of sticks attached at one end and used to create a slapping sound effect, used especially in slapstick comedy; a type of clapper.

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