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How to pronounce “alas”

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Pronunciation guide for alas

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of alas with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: When Biden Met Xi (and What's Going On with US & China)These are, alas, not peaceful times.
Definition summary: Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion, grief, resignation, or disappointment.

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When Biden Met Xi (and What's Going On with US & China)

These are, alas, not peaceful times.

[Interjection]
Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion, grief, resignation, or disappointment.
[Noun]
A type of geological depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.
[Verb]
to let, allow
to leave (something), drop

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