How to pronounce pertussis

Listen to pertussis in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“pertussis” in real sentences

196 clips in the index · 170 American · 20 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. pertussis containing vaccines.

    CDC · hear it here

  2. diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, or DTaP.

    60 Minutes · hear it here

  3. for, mumps, measles, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, H flu, polio.

    The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here

  4. that I have, I do not think that that is specifically about pertussis.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

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