dummy pronoun

Questions

What does dummy pronoun mean?

A pronoun used to fulfill a syntactic role rather than one with a specific referent. For example, the "it" in "It's raining".

How to pronounce dummy pronoun

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