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What does pregnant pause mean?
A pause that gives the impression that it will be followed by something significant.

How to pronounce pregnant pause

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