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How to pronounce “picking”

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Pronunciation guide for picking

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of picking with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More HumanIS PICKING UP WHAT THE USER WANTS TO DO--
Definition summary: present participle and gerund of pick

Example 1 of 8

How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human

IS PICKING UP WHAT THE USER WANTS TO DO--

[Verb]
present participle and gerund of pick
[Noun]
A gathering to pick fruit.
(usually pluralized) Items remaining after others have selected the best; scraps, as of food.
(usually pluralized) Income or other gains, especially if obtained in an unscrupulous or objectionable manner.
Something picked or pulled out.
The act of making a choice; selection.
The final finishing of woven fabrics by removing burs, etc.
The removal of defects from electrotype plates.
Dabbing in stoneworking.

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