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How to pronounce smithereens
“smithereens” pronunciation in American and British English
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“smithereens” in real sentences
82 clips in the index · 2 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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quote -- "blown to smithereens."
PBS NewsHour
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I loved it to smithereens.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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-I want it smashed to smithereens.
Taskmaster
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So, your one is called Smithereens.
The Graham Norton Show
Why real speech
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