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How to pronounce “precaution”

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Pronunciation guide for precaution

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of precaution with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Naomi Klein: Addicted to risk 20 minutesis not based on precaution,
Definition summary: Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.

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Naomi Klein: Addicted to risk 20 minutes

is not based on precaution,

[Noun]
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
[Verb]
(transitive) To warn or caution beforehand.
(transitive, rare) To take precaution against.

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