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How to pronounce twiddling

“twiddling” pronunciation in British and American English

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“twiddling” in real sentences

90 clips in the index · 3 American · 4 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. sit around twiddling his thumbs.

    The Obama White House

  2. without twiddling cards and does it very naturally.

    The Royal Institution

  3. Have you noticed she keeps twiddling her necklace?

    This Morning

  4. time twiddling their thumbs, humming tunes-- ANDREW HUBERMAN: Interesting.

    Andrew Huberman

Why real speech

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