How to pronounce discouraging

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“discouraging” in real sentences

340 clips in the index · 112 American · 104 British · 4 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. >> discouraging nicknames.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. discouraging, or maybe, small.

    CrashCourse · hear it here

  3. incoming poll was slightly discouraging.

    Intelligence Squared · hear it here

  4. And it's very discouraging.

    British Library · hear it here

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