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How to pronounce “high-functioning”
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Pronunciation guide for high-functioning
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of high-functioning with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Dr. Judith Joseph
on high-functioning depression.
- Definition summary
- Functioning or operating at a high level.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce high-functioning
Dr. Judith Joseph

on high-functioning depression.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “high-functioning”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Functioning or operating at a high level.
- (psychology) Of a person with a developmental or intellectual disability or mental illness, able to function in society; not greatly affected by a disability or illness.
- (psychology) Of a person with autism, exhibiting relatively high cognitive function.
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