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How to pronounce “submissive”

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Pronunciation guide for submissive

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of submissive with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Why All Dogs Are Good DogsIt's a learned submissive display that they put on when we're angry
Definition summary: Meekly obedient or passive; obsequious.

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Why All Dogs Are Good Dogs

It's a learned submissive display that they put on when we're angry

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