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How to pronounce chestnuts

“chestnuts” pronunciation in American English

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“chestnuts” in real sentences

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  1. They're roasting chestnuts.

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  2. And we picked water chestnuts.

    National Park Service

  3. No chestnuts down there, Sean.

    QI

  4. or one of the Chinese chestnuts we just looked at look at the buds the chestnuts

    Jeremy Stovall

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