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How to pronounce scrappy in American English

“scrappy” pronunciation by American speakers

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“scrappy” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. we were small businesses but we were scrappy.

    The Obama White House

  2. And because they are not eligible for these programs, they have to be a really scrappy

    Federal Reserve

  3. I was a judge in a rural community and I know how scrappy and creative you

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “scrappy”

Words one sound away from scrappy — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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