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How to pronounce rhetorically in American English

“rhetorically” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to rhetorically the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“rhetorically” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Earnest: I was asking, rhetorically.

    The Obama White House

  2. that – Donbas is obviously being attacked if not actually, then rhetorically; that the Russians are

    State Department

  3. relationship but I think far tougher certainly rhetorically and Israeli settlement activity uh and much more

    Voice of America

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