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How to pronounce “afraid

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Pronunciation guide for afraid

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of afraid with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Onion's Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Editionother news outlets are too afraid to
Definition summary
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce afraid

The Onion's Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Edition

other news outlets are too afraid to

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “afraid

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
  • Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation. [with that (+ clause) or clause; or with so or not]
  • Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something). [with for]

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