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How to pronounce overripe

“overripe” pronunciation in real English speech

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“overripe” in real sentences

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  1. overripe kiwis for example.

    The Institute for Art and Olfaction

  2. And she gave me an overripe tomato.

    British Library

  3. >> >> [laughter] Grok advised Instead, bananas firm, not overripe, peeled.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  4. This chimpanzee stumbles across a windfall of overripe plums.

    TED-Ed

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