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How to pronounce athens in American English
“athens” pronunciation by American speakers
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“athens” in real sentences — American speakers
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relations between Washington and Athens?
The Obama White House
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I landed in Athens, Greece.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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government in Athens, starts crumbling.
National Archives
Why real speech
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