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How to pronounce asbestos in American English
“asbestos” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to asbestos the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“asbestos” in real sentences — American speakers
129 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Asbestos may have been used.
National Archives
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Banning and phasing out asbestos.
Dept of Labor
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Examples include asbestos and radionuclides.
CDC
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