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How to pronounce bleed in American English

“bleed” pronunciation by American speakers

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“bleed” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. frequently peel and bleed.

    NIH

  2. When we cut, all of us cut, we bleed red, we bleed red.

    The Obama White House

  3. I sweep the wings back, bleed off.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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