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How to pronounce ali in American English

“ali” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“ali” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. PRESIDENT ALI: Thank you.

    State Department

  2. Russlynn Ali: You better.

    The Obama White House

  3. glove signed by Muhammad Ali.

    National Archives

Words that sound like “ali”

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