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What does great-aunt mean?
An aunt of one's parent (i.e. a sister or sister-in-law of one's grandparent).
Where does great-aunt come from?
From great- + aunt.

How to pronounce great-aunt

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  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 “great-aunt” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.