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How to pronounce “sprain”
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Pronunciation guide for sprain
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sprain with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 7 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain 8 minutes, 30 seconds
she fell on her outstretched arm and sprained her wrist.
- Definition summary
- To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
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How to pronounce sprain
Elliot Krane: The mystery of chronic pain 8 minutes, 30 seconds
she fell on her outstretched arm and sprained her wrist.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sprain”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
- [Noun]
- The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
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