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How to pronounce alai

“alai” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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“alai” in real sentences

12 clips in the index · 1 American · 1 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. the Prophet sallallah alai wasallam says

    Islamic Motivation

  2. time he said advise me alai wasallam said do not become angry do not let anger

    Sakeenah Institute

  3. lose falconry the art of hunting with birds of prey was born in the forbidding alai

    60 Minutes

  4. know I squared off with her shoulder Tosh shoulder in the fading dark on alai Beach

    The Moth

Words that sound like “alai”

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