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How to pronounce “foible

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Pronunciation guide for foible

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of foible with real speech in context.
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3 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training 14 minutes, 47 secondsAnd this, I would say, is the biggest human foible that we have.
Definition summary
(chiefly in the plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.

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How to pronounce foible

Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training 14 minutes, 47 seconds

And this, I would say, is the biggest human foible that we have.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “foible

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (chiefly in the plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
  • A weakness or failing of character.
  • (fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.
  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete) Weak; feeble.

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