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How to pronounce amateur
Say it like this: /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does amateur mean?
nounA lover of something.
“he conducted extensive correspondence on wines with European suppliers, employing a wine vocabulary familiar to any modern amateur of wines.”
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it profession
“The contest is only open to amateurs.”
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
“The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood.”
adjNon-professional.
Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
“Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship.”
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