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Oct 2024
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⚠️ Correct pronunciation of -OUS, -TION,...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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DO NOT pronounce these word endings exactly as they look...

  • -ous
  • -tion
  • -ate
  • -cial
  • -ance

We say them DIFFERENTLY in English! Listen to today's lesson to find out the natural way to say them.

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