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How to pronounce“about”in English

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In natural English speech, "about" appears in contexts such as: "and why they are a human being and they are entitled to be treated like a human being, and punished if necessary if it's appropriate. about.". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

IPA/əˈbaʊ̯t/

Syllablesa·bout

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and why they are a human being and they are entitled to be treated like a human being, and punished if necessary if it's appropriate.

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Definitions of “about”

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preposition

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.

“The snake was coiled about his ankle.”

preposition

Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.

“Rubbish was strewn about the place.”

adverb

On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around.

“I looked about at the scenery that surrounded me.”

adverb

Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.

“Bits of old machinery were lying about.”

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