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How to pronounce bridges in American English

“bridges” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. They have more good bridges than bad bridges today.

    The Obama White House

  2. bridges across that we have two major bridges we don't expect those bridges to be intact

    FEMA

  3. railways, roads, bridges.

    State Department

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