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How to pronounce tributaries

IPA transcription: [t'ɹɪbjə,tɛɹiz]

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[t'ɹɪbjə,tɛɹiz]

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[t'ɹɪbjə,tɛɹiz]

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Noun

Usage examples

  • Along its path, it receives many tributaries springing from the numerous glaciers of the valley.
  • The southwest of the county is drained by the Galien River and its tributaries.
  • Its main tributaries are the Tanagro, the Calore Lucano and the Tenza.
  • The distributaries flow into the Yukon River at separate locations downstream of Fort Yukon.
  • The river and its tributaries are the home to species of manatee.
  • Its tributaries include the Gilwern Brook.
  • Here many small tributaries join the Mullum Mullum Creek.
  • Tributaries include the Waiau and the Mangaheia.
  • One of its tributaries is the Alma River.
  • The Santiago and its tributaries are of major importance for agricultural irrigation.