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How to pronounce “reprieve”

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Pronunciation guide for reprieve

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of reprieve with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How a Sanctuary for Self-Expression Can Change Livesa brief reprieve from the endless harassment and judgment
Definition summary: (transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.

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How a Sanctuary for Self-Expression Can Change Lives

a brief reprieve from the endless harassment and judgment

[Verb]
(transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
(transitive) To bring relief to someone.
(transitive, obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
(transitive) To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).
[Noun]
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
A document authorizing such an action.
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.

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