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How to pronounce borrowing in American English

“borrowing” pronunciation by American speakers

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“borrowing” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. possible to smooth income by borrowing or smoothing come through borrowing.

    Census Bureau

  2. longer use borrowing authority.

    The Obama White House

  3. borrowing, particularly around mortgages.

    Federal Reserve

Words that sound like “borrowing”

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Other forms of “borrowing”

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