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How to pronounce “tenuous

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Pronunciation guide for tenuous

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tenuous with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The AI Revolution Is UnderhypedSo we're in a situation now which I think is quite tenuous,
Definition summary
Thin in substance or consistency.

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How to pronounce tenuous

The AI Revolution Is Underhyped

So we're in a situation now which I think is quite tenuous,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tenuous

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Thin in substance or consistency.
  • Insubstantial.
  • Precarious, dependent upon unreliable things.

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