dire straights

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What does dire straights mean?

Misspelling of dire straits.

How to pronounce dire straights

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dire straights”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “dire straights” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.