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How to pronounce “pollyannaish”

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Pronunciation guide for pollyannaish

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of pollyannaish with real speech in context.
Available examples: 3 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Joseph Nye on global power shifts 21 minutesNow I don't mean to be Pollyannaish about this.
Definition summary: Alternative form of Pollyannaish.

Example 1 of 3

Joseph Nye on global power shifts 21 minutes

Now I don't mean to be Pollyannaish about this.

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