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How to pronounce “could

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Pronunciation guide for could

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of could with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
SuperintelligenceAnother way that the human condition could end
Definition summary
simple past of can

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce could

Superintelligence

Another way that the human condition could end

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “could

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • simple past of can
  • conditional of can
  • (obsolete except Geordie) past participle of can
  • [Noun]
  • Something that could happen, or could be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.

Practice Nearby Words

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