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How to pronounce “cupboard”

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Pronunciation guide for cupboard

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of cupboard with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How to get everyone to care about a green economyI remember climbing to the top of our airing cupboard at home --
Definition summary: (obsolete) A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet. [14th–18th c.]

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How to get everyone to care about a green economy

I remember climbing to the top of our airing cupboard at home --

[Noun]
(obsolete) A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet. [14th–18th c.]
(obsolete) Things displayed on a sideboard; dishware, particularly valuable plate. [16th–19th c.]
A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.
(obsolete) Things stored in a cupboard; particularly food.
(Western Pennsylvania, UK) A closet for storing coats.
[Verb]
To collect, as into a cupboard; to hoard. [from 16th century.]

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