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How to pronounce “brunt”

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Pronunciation guide for brunt

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of brunt with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Lessons From People Already Adapting to the Climate CrisisGirls in particular bear the brunt of this harsh reality.
Definition summary
The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.

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How to pronounce brunt

Lessons From People Already Adapting to the Climate Crisis

Girls in particular bear the brunt of this harsh reality.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “brunt”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.
  • The force or shock of an attack in war.
  • The major part of something; the bulk.
  • (obsolete) A violent attack or charge in battle.
  • (obsolete, by extension) A sudden harmful onset or attack (of disease, unbelief, persecution, etc.).
  • (obsolete) A spurt, a sudden effort or straining.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive, rare) To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.
  • (intransitive, obsolete) To make a violent attack or charge.
  • [Adjective]
  • neuter singular of brun

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