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How to pronounce detestable

“detestable” pronunciation in British English

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“detestable” in real sentences

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  1. even call him detestable?

    First We Feast

  2. Desecration of memorials is detestable.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. Desecration of memorials is detestable.

    The Scottish Parliament

  4. -Like that's pretty detestable, right?

    Jubilee

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