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How to pronounce pumice

“pumice” pronunciation in American and Australian English

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“pumice” in real sentences

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  1. deposits of rocks that we call pumice pumice are light rocks full of air bubbles and

    Mount St. Helens Institute

  2. was buried in ash and pumice.

    This Morning

  3. Ash and pumice begin raining over Pompeii.

    TED-Ed

  4. These are actually called golden pumice from Kilauea during the 2018 eruption.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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