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How to pronounce billie in American English

“billie” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“billie” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. She studied with Billie Jean King.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. But it was sung by Billie Holiday, Etta James.

    The Obama White House

  3. Through fierce determination and profound courage, athletes like Joe DiMaggio, Kenny Washington, and Billie Jean King

    National Archives

Words that sound like “billie”

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

Why real speech

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