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How to pronounce “harpoon”

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Pronunciation guide for harpoon

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of harpoon with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Deep Sea's Medicinal SecretsSo instead, they harpoon their prey
Definition summary
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.

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How to pronounce harpoon

The Deep Sea's Medicinal Secrets

So instead, they harpoon their prey

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “harpoon”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.
  • A sharp tip within a disposable syringe, used to penetrate the stopper.
  • (slang) A harmonica.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To shoot something with a harpoon.

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