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How to pronounce chairperson in American English
“chairperson” pronunciation by American speakers
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Hear “chairperson” in: all accents · British English (71 clips)
“chairperson” in real sentences — American speakers
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the chairperson of the OSCE.
State Department
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I am the chairperson of that.
The Obama White House
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OGIS and chairperson of this Committee.
US National Archives
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