How to pronounce punitive in American English
“punitive” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to punitive the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“punitive” in real sentences — American speakers
305 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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So should we expect something more punitive, a punitive move?
State Department
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non-punitive reporting system.
FAA
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punitive sanctions regime in history.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “punitive”
Words one sound away from punitive — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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