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How to pronounce bessie in American English

“bessie” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“bessie” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. He said "Bessie, Bessie, Bessie you aught to see the women there, they not just doing

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. My name is Bessie Christina Barber.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  3. Bessie Chan: Thank you to our panelists for that

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “bessie”

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