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How to pronounce “abominable

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Pronunciation guide for abominable

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of abominable with real speech in context.
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5 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Gavin Pretor-Pinney: Cloudy with a chance of joy 10 minutes, 55 secondsthe Abominable Snowman going to rob a bank.
Definition summary
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350][1]

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How to pronounce abominable

Gavin Pretor-Pinney: Cloudy with a chance of joy 10 minutes, 55 seconds

the Abominable Snowman going to rob a bank.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “abominable

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350][1]
  • (obsolete) Excessive, large (used as an intensifier).
  • Very bad or inferior.
  • Disagreeable or unpleasant. [First attested in the late 19th century.][1]

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