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How to pronounce asphalt in American English
“asphalt” pronunciation by American speakers
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“asphalt” in real sentences — American speakers
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Again, this was all black asphalt that was in terrible shape and asphalt only lasts for
The White House
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thoughtful work is, you know, syringes on asphalt, wet asphalt with a reflection of police lights
NIH
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blocks, like concrete, brick, asphalt, plastics, woods.
NSF
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