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How to pronounce taffeta
“taffeta” pronunciation in real English speech
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“taffeta” in real sentences
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>> [laughter] >> word is taffeta.
ABC Entertainment (AU)
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beautiful kind of big silk taffeta, you know, like a peacock.
The Graham Norton Show
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Might be able to tell from the noise that this is a taffeta.
Morgan Donner
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So, when I pulled the rip cord, I came over with my taffeta gown going over
The Moth
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