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How to pronounce “rhetorical”
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Pronunciation guide for rhetorical
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of rhetorical with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The US Bombed Iran. Now What?
It's rhetorical flourish.
- Definition summary
- Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce rhetorical
The US Bombed Iran. Now What?

It's rhetorical flourish.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “rhetorical”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
- Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.
- [Noun]
- (education, dated) A study or exercise in rhetoric.
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