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How to pronounce sputtering

“sputtering” pronunciation in American English

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“sputtering” in real sentences

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  1. (sputtering sounds) - No buts!

    Penguin Books UK

  2. (Joe sputtering) (suspenseful music continues) I've studied psychology,

    First We Feast

  3. To make the mirrors, Zeiss used a process called sputtering.

    Veritasium

  4. I have it in closed position, otherwise it will start sputtering immediately.

    Magnus Hummelgård

Words that sound like “sputtering”

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