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How to pronounce abysmally

“abysmally” pronunciation in British, American and Australian English

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  1. status of teaching in this country is abysmally low abysmally low my young colleagues cannot believe

    Intelligence Squared

  2. why Transport Scotland failed so abysmally?

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. The adult treats her abysmally at first.

    The 92nd Street Y

  4. -- are the abysmally low, historically low numbers for Congress.

    The Obama White House

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