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How to pronounce bien

“bien” pronunciation in American English

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“bien” in real sentences

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

  1. Audience Member: Bien, bien.

    The Obama White House

  2. Estás bien?” [Are you ok?]

    The Moth

  3. Preciliano: No, todo estuvo muy bien.

    The Atlantic

  4. - Parce que je le vaux bien.

    TED

Words that sound like “bien”

Words one sound away from bien — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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