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How to pronounce “prevention

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Pronunciation guide for prevention

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of prevention with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Can we eat to starve cancer?dietary cancer prevention may be the only practical solution,
Definition summary
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

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How to pronounce prevention

Can we eat to starve cancer?

dietary cancer prevention may be the only practical solution,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “prevention

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
  • (medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
  • (obsolete) The act of going, or state of being, before.
  • (obsolete) Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks
  • precaution; forethought.

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