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How to pronounce “circuitous”

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Pronunciation guide for circuitous

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of circuitous with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: David Rockwell: Building the Ground Zero viewing platform 26 minutesAnd there were the most circuitous grand plans
Definition summary: Not direct or to the point.

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David Rockwell: Building the Ground Zero viewing platform 26 minutes

And there were the most circuitous grand plans

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