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How to pronounce apocalypse in American English
“apocalypse” pronunciation by American speakers
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“apocalypse” in real sentences — American speakers
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One glorious noise...then the apocalypse."
The Obama White House
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It was like Judgment Day, the Apocalypse.
State Department
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And the Maya predicted the Apocalypse in 2012.
NIST
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