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How to pronounce abel in American English

“abel” pronunciation by American speakers

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“abel” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Allen Abel from Maclean’s Magazine of Canada.

    State Department

  2. The Ambassador mentioned the story of Cain and Abel.

    The Obama White House

  3. As a matter of fact, the first American astronaut was a rhesus monkey named Abel.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “abel”

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