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How to pronounce balsam

“balsam” pronunciation in American, British and Australian English

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“balsam” in real sentences

58 clips in the index · 3 American · 3 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. balsam trees brought from Judea.

    Big Think

  2. And Marty Balsam is in it.

    Team Coco

  3. >> I'm here with Balsam Hill.

    This Morning

  4. It smells like a balsam candle.

    First We Feast

Words that sound like “balsam”

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