How to pronounce derision

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“derision” in real sentences

70 clips in the index · 5 American · 30 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. And it was a term of derision.

    The Royal Institution · hear it here

  2. both with fear and derision and equal measure.

    Channel 4 News · hear it here

  3. And I will be subjected to the derision online.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  4. word “glee,” or used derision, made comments, derisive comments?

    State Department · hear it here

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