How to pronounce insects

Listen to insects 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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“insects” in real sentences

1000+ clips in the index · 467 American · 34 British · 36 Australian · 1 New Zealand. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. allowed these giant insects to exist because insects breathe through their skin.

    Jason Loxton · hear it here

  2. Cuz some of your insects sort of good insects, aren't they?

    British Library · hear it here

  3. Bats, birds, sometimes insects.

    USGS · hear it here

  4. other insects previously devoured.

    RNZ · hear it here

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