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How to pronounce “shrink”

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Pronunciation guide for shrink

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of shrink with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The jobs we'll lose to machines -- and the ones we won'tBut machines will shrink their ranks
Definition summary
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce shrink

The jobs we'll lose to machines -- and the ones we won't

But machines will shrink their ranks

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “shrink”

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To cause to become smaller.
  • (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
  • (intransitive) To cower or flinch.
  • (transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.
  • (intransitive, figuratively) To withdraw or retire, as from danger.
  • (intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
  • [Noun]
  • Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
  • (slang, sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
  • (uncountable, business) Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.

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