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How to pronounce “contraband”

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Pronunciation guide for contraband

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of contraband with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The hidden opportunities of the informal economywhich is like smuggling or contraband in the informal sector --
Definition summary: (uncountable) Any goods which are illicit or illegal to possess.

Example 1 of 8

The hidden opportunities of the informal economy

which is like smuggling or contraband in the informal sector --

[Noun]
(uncountable) Any goods which are illicit or illegal to possess.
(uncountable) Goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods.
(countable, US, historical) A black slave during the American Civil War who had escaped to, or been captured by, Union forces.
[Adjective]
Prohibited from being traded.
[Verb]
(obsolete) To import illegally; to smuggle.
(obsolete) To declare prohibited; to forbid.

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