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How to pronounce dunce
“dunce” pronunciation in American English
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“dunce” in real sentences
59 clips in the index · 4 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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a dunce to be smarter than a dunce is is damning with faint praise they didn't
National Archives
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That's their version of a dunce cap.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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Gail McGovern: Dunce cap is a powerful thing.
The Obama White House
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an equally feckless dunce will somehow lead to love.
ABC Entertainment (AU)
Why real speech
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