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How to pronounce “underpinning”

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Pronunciation guide for underpinning

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of underpinning with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Economic Opportunity Hidden in the Climate TransitionUnderpinning our research is this idea
Definition summary: present participle and gerund of underpin

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The Economic Opportunity Hidden in the Climate Transition

Underpinning our research is this idea

[Verb]
present participle and gerund of underpin
[Noun]
A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
(figurative) A basis for something.
(figurative, humorous) The lower body or legs.

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