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How to pronounce percussive
“percussive” pronunciation in American English
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“percussive” in real sentences
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[Pete laughs] Handheld Percussive Massage Device.
WIRED
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(percussive whoosh) - Thank you guys so much.
Jubilee
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Three part harmonies combined with a percussive, acoustic instrumentation.
Nebraska Public Media
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[footsteps shuffle] [percussive military music] - So you're the mole.
Vanity Fair
Why real speech
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