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How to pronounce zapping

“zapping” pronunciation in American English

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“zapping” in real sentences

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  1. [light zapping] [upbeat music]

    Vanity Fair

  2. - Zapping, fighting and shooting away.

    Jubilee

  3. Taint zapping is safer than it sounds.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  4. [glass breaking] [laser zapping] That was fucking diabolical.

    WIRED

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