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How to pronounce octopus in American English
“octopus” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to octopus the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“octopus” in real sentences — American speakers
37 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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will find the wise octopus.
The Obama White House
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And we saw many of octopus, uh, during our dive.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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like when you're the human octopus that has to carry all of it.
FAA
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