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How to pronounce “epidemic”

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Pronunciation guide for epidemic

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of epidemic with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Eliminating HIV, TB & Malariathe epidemic is largely controlled, 30%, 40% 50%
Definition summary: A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.

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Eliminating HIV, TB & Malaria

the epidemic is largely controlled, 30%, 40% 50%

[Noun]
A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.
(epidemiology) An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a human population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.
(by extension, colloquial) A heightened occurrence of anything harmful.
(figurative) The spreading of an idea or belief amongst a population.
[Adjective]
Of, related to, or being an epidemic: a widespread outbreak of disease in humans.
(figurative) Like an epidemic: widespread in a bad way.

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