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How to pronounce cents in American English

“cents” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cents” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. probably 10 cents then, 15 cents.

    Census Bureau

  2. cents for the average transaction.

    Federal Reserve

  3. to 78 cents a pound and higher as compared to 54 cents a pound now and

    National Archives

Words that sound like “cents”

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Other forms of “cents”

Why real speech

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