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aloud

Pronunciation: [əˈlaʊd]

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Learn how to use aloud in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(adverb) when you speak in a voice that can be heard by others. It's like when you read a book out loud so your friends can hear it too.

Example

She read the story aloud to the class, and everyone listened carefully.

Example

He didn’t read the poem aloud; it was too personal and he kept it to himself.

Example

Can you read the instructions aloud so everyone can understand?

Context: “expressive speech”

(adverb) saying something in a loud enough voice that people nearby can hear you. This is often used when you want to make sure everyone knows what you're saying.

Example

They talked aloud during the meeting, and everyone contributed their ideas.

Example

She wrote her thoughts down instead of speaking them aloud because she was shy.

Example

Why do you prefer to speak your mind aloud?

How to pronounce aloud

Pronunciation: [əˈlaʊd]

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