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How to pronounce birthplace in American English
“birthplace” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to birthplace the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“birthplace” in real sentences — American speakers
151 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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reported Africa as their birthplace.
Census Bureau
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Dave Reichert: The birthplace of Boeing, right?
The Obama White House
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Nicholas Church, a sacred birthplace of German freedom.
State Department
Why real speech
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