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How to pronounce ayatollah in American English
“ayatollah” pronunciation by American speakers
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“ayatollah” in real sentences — American speakers
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Khrushchev and the Ayatollah?
The Obama White House
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The Press: Both the United States -- The President: Me and the Ayatollah, whoever the Ayatollah
The White House
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QUESTION: Even if his title was ayatollah?
State Department
Why real speech
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