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How to pronounce “small”

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Pronunciation guide for small

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of small with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Small BigSteve's current book, "The Small Big,"
Definition summary: Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

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The Small Big

Steve's current book, "The Small Big,"

[Adjective]
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
(figuratively, not comparable) Young, as a child.
(writing, not comparable) Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.
Evincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.
Synonym of little (“of an industry or institution(s) therein: operating on a small scale, unlike larger counterparts”).
(archaic) Slender, gracefully slim.
(especially clothing, food or drink) That is small (the manufactured size).
[Adverb]
In a small fashion
In or into small pieces.
(obsolete) To a small extent.
(obsolete) In a low tone; softly.
[Noun]
(uncountable, especially clothing, food or drink) One of several common sizes to which an item may be manufactured.
(countable, especially clothing, food or drink) An item labelled or denoted as being that size.
(countable, especially with respect to clothing) One who fits an item of that size.
(countable, rare) Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.
[Verb]
(obsolete, transitive) To make little or less.
(intransitive) To become small; to dwindle.