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How to pronounce catholic in American English
“catholic” pronunciation by American speakers
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“catholic” in real sentences — American speakers
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an all Irish Catholic neighborhood.
The Obama White House
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I knew no Catholic priests.
Dept of Justice
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at the Catholic University of Chile.
Federal Reserve
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