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    English is tough stuff! Tricky poem read aloud with IPA indications

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    巫嘟 posted on 2014/07/03
    Ever feel like English pronunciation is just plain tricky? This hilarious poem, "English Is Tough Stuff!", is read aloud with IPA to show you exactly why! You'll have a blast spotting spelling irregularities and irregular rhymes while boosting your vocabulary.

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    • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
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    • Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
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