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How to pronounce “tall”
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Pronunciation guide for tall
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of tall with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Underground Railroad
And Terrance took after the father, tall and owl-faced,
- Definition summary
- (of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
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How to pronounce tall
The Underground Railroad
And Terrance took after the father, tall and owl-faced,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “tall”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
- (of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.
- (of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
- (chiefly US, of a cup of coffee) Smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces (~ 230 ml).
- (obsolete) Obsequious; obedient.
- (obsolete) Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.
- (obsolete) Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.
- (archaic) Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.
- [Noun]
- (possibly nonstandard) Someone or something that is tall.
- A clothing size for taller people.
- A tall serving of a drink, especially one from Starbucks, which contains 12 ounces.
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