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How to pronounce barn in American English

“barn” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to barn the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“barn” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. reactive, closing the barn door.

    The Obama White House

  2. The animal exhibits included dairy barns, a poultry barn, a livestock barn, rabbit born, and horse

    CDC

  3. Toy Story 2 with Al's Toy Barn.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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