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How to pronounce parenthetical

“parenthetical” pronunciation in American and Australian English

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“parenthetical” in real sentences

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  1. something I try to get it into a parenthetical because the parenthetical takes up a little

    Vanity Fair

  2. habitats Alli Yamnitsky - EMPSi: [parenthetical] ponds?”.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  3. nurses, pharmacists, and IT specialists with parenthetical and info security, okay?

    CDC

  4. and and and indeed I suspect quick parenthetical that his name hurt him.

    The 92nd Street Y

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