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How to pronounce aiken in American English

“aiken” pronunciation by American speakers

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“aiken” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Aiken Tech College, and the other industry, the educational people that will bring this together.

    The Obama White House

  2. He agreed, and he brought on two of his junior associates: Frederick Aiken and John Clampitt.

    National Archives

  3. I grew up on a small cotton farm in Aiken, South Carolina, one day I saw

    Dept of Labor

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