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How to pronounce possums
“possums” pronunciation in American English
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“possums” in real sentences
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um possums are the american kangaroo no they're not we have possums here
MooLer
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and just battalions of possums.
RNZ
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We've had doves, possums.
StoryCorps
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predators: rats, ferrets, and possums.
The Atlantic
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