How to pronounce pompous

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“pompous” in real sentences

94 clips in the index · 1 American · 12 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. at at um pompous tech people.

    British Library · hear it here

  2. uh this will sound pompous even more pompous than anything I've said so far um well

    UK Parliament · hear it here

  3. acquire a conceited, pompous view of ourselves.

    The School of Life · hear it here

  4. politicians die policemen die pompous die fishermen die

    Newman Commission · hear it here

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