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How to pronounce tumbleweed

“tumbleweed” pronunciation in American and British English

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“tumbleweed” in real sentences

40 clips in the index · 2 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. and ‘Tumbleweed’ and ‘Razzmatazz.’

    The Moth

  2. Watch out for that tumbleweed.

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  3. Like literally you had the tumbleweed going down the street.

    The Diary Of A CEO

  4. That is an actual tumbleweed from the Trinity site in New Mexico.

    First We Feast

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