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How to pronounce abc in American English

“abc” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to abc the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“abc” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the detention of a journalists for the Spanish newspaper ABC, ABC?

    State Department

  2. Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News.

    Federal Reserve

  3. >> (inaudible) Thomas ABC News.

    Dept of Justice

Why real speech

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