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How to pronounce “pectoral”
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Pronunciation guide for pectoral
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of pectoral with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Barbara Block: Tagging tuna in the deep ocean 20 minutes
It flies through the ocean on its pectoral fins, gets lift,
- Definition summary
- Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce pectoral
Barbara Block: Tagging tuna in the deep ocean 20 minutes

It flies through the ocean on its pectoral fins, gets lift,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “pectoral”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
- Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
- (zoology) Having the breast conspicuously colored.
- [Noun]
- A pectoral fin.
- Protective armor for a horse's breast.
- A covering or protection for the breast.
- A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
- (ecclesiastical) A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
- (historical) An ancient Egyptian item of jewelry worn upon the chest, often part of (or constituting) a necklace or collar.
- A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.
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