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How to pronounce cress

“cress” pronunciation in American English

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“cress” in real sentences

48 clips in the index · 2 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. some watercress or upland cress on top.

    The Obama White House

  2. egg and cress sandwich, and a very green apple.

    This Morning

  3. bee orchids grow like mustard and cress in cultivation.

    The Royal Institution

  4. a 2011 report written by a then-nine year old child, Milo Cress.

    CrashCourse

Words that sound like “cress”

Words one sound away from cress — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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