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How do you pronounce iraqgate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪɹˈɑkɡˌeɪt/.
What does iraqgate mean?
A 2003 Finnish scandal involving the leaking of secret documents to politician Anneli Jäätteenmäki in connection with the war in Iraq.
Where does iraqgate come from?
From Iraq + -gate.

How to pronounce iraqgate

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌɪɹˈɑkɡˌeɪt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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