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How to pronounce downpour

“downpour” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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“downpour” in real sentences

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  1. It's torrential downpour."

    The 92nd Street Y

  2. It was a torrential downpour.

    The Atlantic

  3. like the downpour will cease anytime soon

    BBC Radio 4

  4. THE DAY BEFORE IF YOU'VE BEEN A DOWNPOUR.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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