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How to pronounce pumping in American English

“pumping” pronunciation by American speakers

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“pumping” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. TO PUMPING NOISE BACK UP.

    NIH

  2. the interruption of the main source of electricity for pumping water the main pumping station is

    Voice of America

  3. Pumping CO2 into the deep ocean.

    USGS

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