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How to pronounce alaykum
“alaykum” pronunciation in Australian and American English
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“alaykum” in real sentences
11 clips in the index · 1 American · 2 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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As-salamu alaykum, brothers.
ABC News In-depth
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thank you very much Mr President ladies and gentlemen good evening assalam alaykum lovely to see
Oxford Union
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asalam alaykum may peace be upon you my name is zah alhilali and I so excited
Australian Human Rights Commission
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shop in Pakistan and it's asalam alaykum and I said how did you how did you
British Library
Why real speech
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