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How to pronounce “riffle

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Pronunciation guide for riffle

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of riffle with real speech in context.
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3 YouTube examples
Real speech example
For more wonder, rewild the worldMore pools formed, more riffle sections,
Definition summary
A swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water.

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How to pronounce riffle

For more wonder, rewild the world

More pools formed, more riffle sections,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “riffle

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water.
  • A succession of small waves.
  • (mining) A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed. Also one of the cleats, grooves or steps in such trough.
  • A quick skim through the pages of a book.
  • Synonym of riffle shuffle
  • The sound made while shuffling cards.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To flow over a swift, shallow part of a stream.
  • (transitive) To ruffle with a rippling action.
  • (intransitive) To skim or flick through the pages of a book.
  • (transitive) To leaf through rapidly.
  • (transitive) To shuffle playing cards by separating the deck in two and sliding the thumbs along the edges of the cards to mix the two parts.
  • (transitive) To idly manipulate objects with the fingers.
  • (transitive) To prepare samples of material using a riffler.

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