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How to pronounce “would-be”
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Pronunciation guide for would-be
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of would-be with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Bill Richardson
- Definition summary
- Attempting or desiring something.
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How to pronounce would-be
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Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “would-be”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Attempting or desiring something.
- Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.
- [Noun]
- One who aspires to something.
- (India) One's fiancé or fiancée.
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