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How to pronounce wayward

“wayward” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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“wayward” in real sentences

131 clips in the index · 3 American · 3 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. wayward selves, without guilt.

    The School of Life

  2. I was also pretty wayward youth.

    Andrew Huberman

  3. back from Hajj, a wayward, incomplete Muslim.

    The Moth

  4. i'm a wayward girl the gun in your hand

    British Library

Words that sound like “wayward”

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