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How to pronounce “bout

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Pronunciation guide for bout

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of bout with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Are naps actually good for us?In other words, a single bout of sleep at night.
Definition summary
A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness.

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How to pronounce bout

Are naps actually good for us?

In other words, a single bout of sleep at night.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “bout

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness.
  • (boxing) A boxing match.
  • (fencing) An assault (a fencing encounter) at which the score is kept.
  • (roller derby) A roller derby match.
  • A fighting competition.
  • (music) A bulge or widening in a musical instrument, such as either of the two characteristic bulges of a guitar.
  • (dated) The going and returning of a plough, or other implement used to mark the ground and create a headland, across a field.
  • [Verb]
  • To contest a bout.
  • [Preposition]
  • (colloquial) Apheretic form of about.

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