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How to pronounce swordfish

“swordfish” pronunciation in real English speech

Listen to swordfish in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

“swordfish” in real sentences

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  1. television swordfish hacking montage

    WIRED

  2. in these nets targeting swordfish.

    Intelligence Squared

  3. And the swordfish hang about just outside.

    The Royal Institution

  4. Swordfish kind of looks like a pig.

    ABC News In-depth

Why real speech

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