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ambidextrous
/ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/
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am-bih-DEK-strus: stress DEK.
The x contributes k followed by s. Move from that s straight into tr, keeping the final vowel light.
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“The ambidextrous artist demonstrated the technique with either hand.”
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adjective
- Having equal or comparable ability in both hands; in particular, able to write well with both hands.
- Equally usable by left-handed and right-handed people (as a tool or instrument).
- (humorous) Of a person, bisexual.
More meanings (2)
adjective
- Exceptionally skillful; adept in more than one medium, genre, style, etc.
- (archaic) Practising or siding with both parties.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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Any one seeing this leg working with such extreme precision, the right leg to-day, the left to-morrow, becomes convinced that the Epeira is highly ambidextrous.