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How to pronounce wreckage in British English

“wreckage” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to wreckage the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“wreckage” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. the wreckage of the pandemic.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. describes them—out of the wreckage of Scotland’s public services.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. the emergency workers who went through such trauma in freeing people from the wreckage.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “wreckage”

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