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How to pronounce “sober”

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Pronunciation guide for sober

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of sober with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How we must respond to the coronavirus pandemicalthough it's very sober when we're dealing with this epidemic,
Definition summary: Not drunk; not intoxicated.

Example 1 of 8

How we must respond to the coronavirus pandemic

although it's very sober when we're dealing with this epidemic,

[Adjective]
Not drunk; not intoxicated.
Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
(figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
(of color) Dull; not bright or colorful.
Subdued; solemn; grave.
(Scotland) Poor; feeble.
[Verb]
(often with up) To make or become sober.
(often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
To moderate one's feelings; to accept a disappointing reality after losing one's ability to believe in a fantastic goal.

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