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How to pronounce “mortification

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Pronunciation guide for mortification

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of mortification with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Sarah Jones: One woman, five characters, and a sex lesson from the future 25 minutesand amongst their biggest fears was the sheer mortification
Definition summary
The act of mortifying.

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How to pronounce mortification

Sarah Jones: One woman, five characters, and a sex lesson from the future 25 minutes

and amongst their biggest fears was the sheer mortification

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “mortification

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The act of mortifying.
  • A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
  • (medicine) The death of part of the body.
  • A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
  • (chiefly Scots law, now historical) A bequest to a charitable institution.

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