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How to pronounce breakup in American English
“breakup” pronunciation by American speakers
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“breakup” in real sentences — American speakers
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breakup of American Tobacco and Standard Oil.
Dept of Justice
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breakup, the big stuff that we think of as stressors.
NIH
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fall, aerodynamics, air, aerothermal and aerodynamic breakup, ballistic fall, and partial parachute.
FAA
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