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How to pronounce “guru”
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Pronunciation guide for guru
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of guru with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Anupam Kher
There were people like Bimal Roy and Guru Dutt,
- Definition summary
- In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya. [from 17th c.]
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How to pronounce guru
Anupam Kher
There were people like Bimal Roy and Guru Dutt,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “guru”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya. [from 17th c.]
- (India) Any general teacher (as a term of respect).
- (sometimes humorous) An influential advisor or mentor. [from 20th c.]
- (derogatory) A fraudster or conman relying on a projected air of confidence in an obscure field.
- [Verb]
- To act as a guru; to give wise advice
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