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How to pronounce “clown”

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Pronunciation guide for clown

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of clown with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How Your Childhood Toys Tell Your Life Storyinteracted with Kukla, a clown, and Ollie, a dragon,
Definition summary: A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.

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How Your Childhood Toys Tell Your Life Story

interacted with Kukla, a clown, and Ollie, a dragon,

[Noun]
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
A person who acts in a silly fashion.
A stupid person.
(obsolete) A man of coarse nature and manners; an awkward fellow; an illbred person; a boor.
(obsolete) One who works upon the soil; a rustic; a churl; a yokel.
A clownfish.
[Verb]
(intransitive) To act in a silly or playful fashion.
(transitive, African-American Vernacular) To ridicule, make fun of.

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