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How to pronounce undertook in American English

“undertook” pronunciation by American speakers

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“undertook” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. we undertook and the outreach we undertook to develop this program.

    Dept of Justice

  2. has undertook along its border?

    The Obama White House

  3. And so I undertook a project.

    State Department

Words that sound like “undertook”

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