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How to pronounce ponderosa
“ponderosa” pronunciation in American English
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Hear “ponderosa” in: American English (39 clips)
“ponderosa” in real sentences
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They were dominated by ponderosa pine.
US Forest Service
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Here's ponderosa pine out in Colorado.
Jeremy Stovall
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and a huge appetite for Ponderosa pinecones.
CrashCourse
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ponderosa pine at a nursery here in Oregon.
USDA
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