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How to pronounce drainpipe

“drainpipe” pronunciation in American English

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“drainpipe” in real sentences

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  1. all vacuum and double drainpipe

    Taskmaster

  2. very thin drainpipe trousers and spat in shopping centers.

    QI

  3. MEANWHILE, IN ENGLAND, "A CAT HAD TO BE FREED FROM A DRAINPIPE BY FIREFIGHTERS."

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  4. the horizontal drainpipe that's correct okay any further discussion all in favor of revising

    NTSB

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