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How to pronounce asian in American English

“asian” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. Being Asian wanting to be white and then realizing being Asian is -- being Asian American

    The Obama White House

  2. other Asian Americans and Asian communities here in Houston.

    Census Bureau

  3. So that includes a number of South Asian and other Asian countries.

    State Department

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