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How to pronounce paddies

“paddies” pronunciation in American and Australian English

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“paddies” in real sentences

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  1. Trash is tossed into fields, rivers, and rice paddies.

    ABC News In-depth

  2. Rice doesn't actually need to grow in continuously flooded paddies.

    TED-Ed

  3. paddle wheels, and bicycle chains, to grow rice in man-made paddies.

    CrashCourse

  4. They sort of look like rice paddies, 'cause they're on ledges.

    Veritasium

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