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How to pronounce “punching”

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Pronunciation guide for punching

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of punching with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The biggest risks facing cities -- and some solutionsthey're punching above their weight economically,
Definition summary: gerund of punch

Example 1 of 8

The biggest risks facing cities -- and some solutions

they're punching above their weight economically,

[Noun]
gerund of punch
[Verb]
present participle and gerund of punch
(informal, UK) Clipping of punching above one's weight; in a relationship with a more attractive partner.

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