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How to pronounce basketball in American English
“basketball” pronunciation by American speakers
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“basketball” in real sentences — American speakers
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basketball championship today.
The Obama White House
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And I also had a Nerf basketball and a Nerf basketball hoop.
NASA
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And basketball every year.
National Archives
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