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How to pronounce truant

“truant” pronunciation in American and British English

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“truant” in real sentences

44 clips in the index · 6 American · 4 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I'M NOT A TRUANT OFFICER.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  2. things were, but I was a truant from school.

    This Morning

  3. I was a truant -- just missing school a lot.

    The Obama White House

  4. Wang Ze Wei has taken constant beatings from his dad for playing truant.

    STREAMTUBE CREATIVES

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