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How to pronounce august in American English

“august” pronunciation by American speakers

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“august” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. That's August 23rd to August 29th, or...

    The Obama White House

  2. airplanes started flying from fosberg and in August they began in in August they began August

    U.S. Air Force

  3. before August 31st, and the follow-through after August 31st.

    State Department

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