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How to pronounce “doldrums

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Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of doldrums with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
My Country Will Be Underwater Soon -- Unless We Work Togetherit's supposed to be in the doldrums. We're not supposed to get the cyclones.
Definition summary
Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.

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How to pronounce doldrums

My Country Will Be Underwater Soon -- Unless We Work Together

it's supposed to be in the doldrums. We're not supposed to get the cyclones.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “doldrums

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Usually preceded by the: a state of apathy or lack of interest; a situation where one feels boredom, ennui, or tedium; a state of listlessness or malaise.
  • (nautical) Usually preceded by the: the state of a sailing ship when it is impeded by calms or light, baffling winds, and is unable to make progress.
  • (nautical, oceanography, by extension) Usually preceded by the: a part of the ocean near the equator where calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds are common.

Practice Nearby Words

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