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How to pronounce krakatoa

“krakatoa” pronunciation in American and Australian English

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“krakatoa” in real sentences

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  1. actually krakatoa in 1883.

    The Royal Institution

  2. probably the most famous volcano reckon Krakatoa it's pretty pretty I think everyone's having Krakatoa right

    The Royal Society

  3. -- October, 1831 -- 1850s, after Krakatoa went up.

    Tom Scott

  4. We know the day that Krakatoa erupted.

    NSF

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