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How to pronounce playful in American English
“playful” pronunciation by American speakers
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“playful” in real sentences — American speakers
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hawks and swallows and ravens, very playful ravens.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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here are the facts, but a little bit playful, with a graphic.
CDC
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It plays with the idea of monument I think in a very playful way.
The Obama White House
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