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How to pronounce basket in American English

“basket” pronunciation by American speakers

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“basket” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. We heard from Market Basket.

    The Obama White House

  2. There we go, a basket of, a balloon basket and a balloon, all set for my

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. selling a basket of bread or a basket of bonds a buyer now needs to think

    FTC

Words that sound like “basket”

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