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How to pronounce thuds
“thuds” pronunciation in American English
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“thuds” in real sentences
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-[thuds] -[audience] Ooh.
Taskmaster
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(wall thuds) - Hey, Claire.
Jubilee
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(logo thuds) (logo swooshing)
The Royal Institution
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[board thuds] Next board?
WIRED
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