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How to pronounce “cunning”

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Pronunciation guide for cunning

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of cunning with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Pussy Riot's Powerful Message to Vladimir Putincunning and contrived decency that conceals crimes.
Definition summary: Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

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Pussy Riot's Powerful Message to Vladimir Putin

cunning and contrived decency that conceals crimes.

[Adjective]
Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
(obsolete) Skillful, artful.
(obsolete) Wrought with, or exhibiting, skill or ingenuity; ingenious.
(Maine, colloquial, dated) Cute, appealing.
[Noun]
Practical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.
Practical skill employed in a secret or crafty manner; craft; artifice; skillful deceit; art or magic.
The disposition to employ one's skill in an artful manner; craftiness; guile; artifice; skill of being cunning, sly, conniving, or deceitful.
The natural wit or instincts of an animal.
(obsolete) Knowledge; learning; special knowledge (sometimes implying occult or magical knowledge).

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