How to pronounce destitute

Listen to destitute in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“destitute” in real sentences

186 clips in the index · 6 American · 93 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. people to become destitute.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. likely to lead these destitute units than men so about 51 of the destitute units were

    British Library · hear it here

  3. The expense almost left him destitute.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

  4. years to being close to destitute.

    ABC News In-depth · hear it here

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