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How to pronounce “unfortunate

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Pronunciation guide for unfortunate

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of unfortunate with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
A Diabetes Cure Designed for Diverse CulturesYou know, it's a very sad, unfortunate thing,
Definition summary
Not favored by fortune.

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How to pronounce unfortunate

A Diabetes Cure Designed for Diverse Cultures

You know, it's a very sad, unfortunate thing,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “unfortunate

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Not favored by fortune.
  • Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune.
  • Regrettable or unsuitable.
  • [Noun]
  • An unlucky person; one who has fallen into bad circumstances.
  • (archaic, euphemistic) A prostitute.

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