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How to pronounce amir in American English
“amir” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to amir the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“amir” in real sentences — American speakers
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Amir Hekmati is coming home.
The Obama White House
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This one is from Amir Grant.
Dept of Justice
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I spoke to the amir of Qatar today.
State Department
Words that sound like “amir”
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Why real speech
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