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How to pronounce “tentative”
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Pronunciation guide for tentative
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of tentative with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The World According to Star Wars
So as a data person, I should be very tentative here.
- Definition summary
- A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce tentative
The World According to Star Wars

So as a data person, I should be very tentative here.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “tentative”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
- (Malaysia) A schedule for an event or a programme.
- [Adjective]
- Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
- Uncertain; subject to future change.
- Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
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