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How to pronounce“dexterous”in English

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In natural English speech, "dexterous" appears in contexts such as: "what in particular did it seem to struggle with so one of the really difficult thing is that the things that you need a very dexterous manipulation and a very soft touch you know some of the things are really difficult to feel the touch whereas uh if you put a good sensor you". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

IPA/ˈdɛkstɹəs/

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what in particular did it seem to struggle with so one of the really difficult thing is that the things that you need a very

dexterous manipulation and a very soft touch you know some of the things are

really difficult to feel the touch whereas uh if you put a good sensor you

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adjective

Skillful with one's hands.

“She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.”

adjective

Skillful in some specific thing.

“We went frequently out with this boat a-fishing; and as I was most dexterous to catch fish for him, he never went without me.”

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