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How to pronounce town
Say it like this: /ˈtaʊ̯n/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does town mean?
nounA settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city, historically enclosed by a fence or w
“This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns.”
Any more urbanized centre than the place of reference.
“I'll be in Yonkers, then I'm driving into town to see the Knicks at the Garden tonight.”
A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.
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