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How to pronounce “imitation”
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Pronunciation guide for imitation
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of imitation with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Rise of China's Homegrown Brands — and Why They Matter
let's just say imitation was the sincerest form of flattery.
- Definition summary
- The act of imitating.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce imitation
The Rise of China's Homegrown Brands — and Why They Matter

let's just say imitation was the sincerest form of flattery.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “imitation”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- The act of imitating.
- (attributive) A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.
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