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How to pronounce “culmination”

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Pronunciation guide for culmination

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of culmination with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Meculmination of a 12-year deep dive into
Definition summary: (astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.

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TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me

culmination of a 12-year deep dive into

[Noun]
(astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
(UK, Canada) An endpoint arrived at after some series of actions or events, or some period, usually after the series or period has ended. The sum of something.
(US) An attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.
(US, education) A ceremony marking the completion of studies at an elementary school, middle school or junior high school.

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