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How to pronounce pontiff
“pontiff” pronunciation in American and British English
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“pontiff” in real sentences
97 clips in the index · 3 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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The Pope blessed the little pontiff.
Jimmy Kimmel Live
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He's the youngest pontiff in history.
The Graham Norton Show
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the pontiff remembered as the people's Pope.
The Project
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And where there's smoke, there's pontiff.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Why real speech
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