How to pronounce octopus

Listen to octopus 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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“octopus” in real sentences

262 clips in the index · 18 American · 44 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. octopus and I love the octopus I don't know if anyone listened to watch the octopus

    How To Academy · hear it here

  2. >> octopus pudding in danger.

    ABC News In-depth · hear it here

  3. a giant octopus of water.

    British Library · hear it here

  4. Do you cook octopus often?

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

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