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How to pronounce building in American English

“building” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“building” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Building roads, building bridges, building airports, sewer lines, dams, ports --

    The Obama White House

  2. It starts with building these connections, building these relationships, building these friendships, building this appreciation for

    State Department

  3. We're building We're building all over the country.

    The White House

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