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How to pronounce “skewer”

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Pronunciation guide for skewer

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of skewer with real speech in context.
Available examples: 6 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Allen DowneyBecause that seems to be usually my first way I can skewer it.
Definition summary: A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

Example 1 of 6

Allen Downey

Because that seems to be usually my first way I can skewer it.

[Noun]
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
Food served on a skewer. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
(chess) A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, exposes a less valuable piece.
[Verb]
To impale on a skewer.
(chess) To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.
(figurative) To severely mock or discredit.

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