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How to pronounce “gradual”
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Pronunciation guide for gradual
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of gradual with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Anna Deavere Smith: Four American characters 23 minutes
The gradual slippage -- 'slippage' is the word
- Definition summary
- Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce gradual
Anna Deavere Smith: Four American characters 23 minutes

The gradual slippage -- 'slippage' is the word
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “gradual”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees
- [Noun]
- (Christianity) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.
- (Christianity) A service book containing the musical portions of the Mass.
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