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How to pronounce wreck in American English

“wreck” pronunciation by American speakers

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“wreck” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. know, they would wreck my weekends and wreck my social life and put me on airplanes

    The Obama White House

  2. And it was a train wreck.

    U.S. Air Force

  3. And it's like a train wreck.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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