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How to pronounce crackling

“crackling” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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“crackling” in real sentences

202 clips in the index · 4 American · 2 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. [ Electricity crackling ] -Aaah!

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  2. [suspenseful music] [fire crackling]

    Vanity Fair

  3. (tobacco crackling) (suspenseful music)

    Veritasium

  4. (paper crackling) (Chris groaning) Oh dear.

    The Royal Institution

Words that sound like “crackling”

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