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How to pronounce wrecking in American English

“wrecking” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“wrecking” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Wrecking, demolition, and ship breaking operations.

    Dept of Labor

  2. machinist, car repairer laborer, track Layer, conductor, foreman, wrecking hand

    US National Archives

  3. ways that are wrecking the climate that our environment needs.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “wrecking”

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