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How to pronounce cactus in American English
“cactus” pronunciation by American speakers
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2760 Cactus 1549 turn left 270 this is Cactus 1539 hit birs lost thrust and both
NTSB
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of these red fruits and we call the Hast Cactus therefore also the strawberry Cactus it
Smithsonian Air & Space
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pear cactus growing in the desert.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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