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How to pronounce “repose”

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Pronunciation guide for repose

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of repose with real speech in context.
Available examples: 7 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We should all be feministsActually, we may repose part of a longer version of this talk.
Definition summary: (transitive)

Example 1 of 7

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We should all be feminists

Actually, we may repose part of a longer version of this talk.

[Verb]
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[Noun]
(uncountable) Temporary cessation from activity to rest and recover, especially in the form of sleep; rest; (countable) an instance of this; a break, a rest; a sleep.
(uncountable) The state of being peacefully inactive or relaxed, or being free from disturbances or worries; calmness, ease, peace, quietness.
(uncountable) Calmness of the mind or temperament; composure.
(uncountable) Of the face, a muscle, etc.: the state of being relaxed and not in tension.
(uncountable) The state of lying still and unmoving; calmness, tranquillity; (countable) an instance of this.
(uncountable, archaic) Relief or respite from something exhausting or unpleasant; (countable) an instance of this.
(uncountable, archaic) Confidence, faith, or trust in something.
(uncountable, architecture, art) The arrangement of elements of an artwork, a building, etc., that is restful and soothing to a viewer; harmony.
(uncountable, chiefly chemistry) The state of leaving something alone or untouched; (countable) an instance of this.
(uncountable, engineering, physics) Chiefly in the form point of repose, position of repose, etc.: absence of motion; equilibrium; (countable) a position where an object is not moving and at rest.
(uncountable, chiefly geology) Of a natural phenomenon, especially the eruption of a volcano: the state of temporary cessation of activity; dormancy, quiescence.
(obsolete)

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