How to pronounce fathom

Listen to fathom 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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“fathom” in real sentences

282 clips in the index · 27 American · 57 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I cannot fathom that either.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. Like you can't fathom that.

    60 Minutes Australia · hear it here

  3. I should have been trying to fathom.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  4. ACHIEVEMENTS THAT WE CAN'T YET FATHOM.

    NASA · hear it here

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