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How to pronounce “attenuation”

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Pronunciation guide for attenuation

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of attenuation with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Reviving New York's rivers -- with oysters!that served as natural wave attenuation
Definition summary: A gradual diminishing of strength.

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Reviving New York's rivers -- with oysters!

that served as natural wave attenuation

[Noun]
A gradual diminishing of strength.
(physics) A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal.
(biology) A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism.
(botany) The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point.
(engineering) A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape.
(homeopathy) The reduction of the active principles of medicines to minute doses.
(brewing) The proportion of sugar that is converted to ethanol by a yeast.[1]

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