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How to pronounce famous
Say it like this: /ˈfeɪməs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈfeɪməs/
What does famous mean?
adjWell known.
“By this my ſword that conquer’d Perſea, Thy fall ſhall make me famous through the world:”
In the public eye.
“Some people are only famous within their city.”
Excellent.
“Pagett is a famous Job's comforter.”
verbTo make famous; to bring renown to.
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