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How to pronounce syncopation

“syncopation” pronunciation in real English speech

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“syncopation” in real sentences

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  1. And then the second chord, arpeggiating with syncopation.

    WIRED

  2. PRODUCTION) ♪ ♪ FINDING EVERY TINY SYNCOPATION ♪ ♪ HIDDEN IN THE TINY ORCHESTRATION ♪ ♪

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  3. This is Bill Whitacre's synthetic voice with my cadence, tenor, and syncopation.

    60 Minutes

  4. you add a little bit of spice a little bit of syncopation to get us going

    The Royal Institution

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