How to pronounce provokes
Listen to provokes in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.
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“provokes” in real sentences
84 clips in the index · 4 American · 21 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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provokes me with impunity”.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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Every single object provokes you thinking about that world.
The 92nd Street Y · hear it here
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This always provokes horror from Melanie when I go off script.
UK Parliament · hear it here
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I know that this sort of provokes some sadness in you.
The Atlantic · hear it here
Why real speech
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