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How to pronounce gumption

“gumption” pronunciation in British and American English

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“gumption” in real sentences

120 clips in the index · 4 American · 5 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. gumption by the truckload.

    Sky News

  2. like It the gump the gumption, you know, the gumption to be like you come on

    SmartLess

  3. Gumption is not made of biology.

    How To Academy

  4. FEMALE SPEAKER: She had some gumption.

    Talks at Google

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