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How to pronounce cern in American English

“cern” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cern” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. about to be discovered at CERN.

    NIST

  2. 24 7 at CERN along with local senior scientists at CERN so it's a big effort

    NSF

  3. If you google CERN ependymoma, then you get us.

    NIH

Words that sound like “cern”

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