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How to pronounce patchiness
“patchiness” pronunciation in American and British English
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“patchiness” in real sentences
11 clips in the index · 2 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Curie addresses, including patchiness of funding and access to services.
The Scottish Parliament
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Okay, you see here the patchiness, the orange color in the skin.
60 Minutes Australia
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Going back further than that, um becomes increasingly problematic because of the patchiness of the records.
The Royal Institution
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But we can see its kind of patchiness in terms of its temperature, very slight temperature
Smithsonian Air & Space
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