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How to pronounce “pillar”

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Pronunciation guide for pillar

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pillar with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Inside Story of Notre-Dame’s Incredible ReconstructionThe statue of the Virgin of the Pillar,
Definition summary
(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

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How to pronounce pillar

The Inside Story of Notre-Dame’s Incredible Reconstruction

The statue of the Virgin of the Pillar,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pillar”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
  • Something resembling such a structure.
  • (figuratively) An essential part of something that provides support.
  • (Roman Catholicism) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.
  • The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.
  • (bodybuilding) The body from the hips over the core to the shoulders.
  • (geology) A vertical, often spire-shaped, natural rock formation.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.

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