dramatic present

Questions

What does dramatic present mean?

The historical present tense.

How to pronounce dramatic present

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dramatic present”.
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 “dramatic present” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.