How to pronounce ellington

Listen to ellington in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“ellington” in real sentences

66 clips in the index · 39 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. That Duke Ellington made Duke Ellington’s music, and Thelonious Monk made his music.

    TED · hear it here

  2. [TEXT: Music Students React to Rare 1963 Duke Ellington Footage In 1963, Duke Ellington and his

    State Department · hear it here

  3. Another important jazz musician during this period was Duke Ellington.

    CrashCourse · hear it here

  4. and the old That's great expression attributed to Duke Ellington.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

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