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How to pronounce chests in American English

“chests” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to chests the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“chests” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Dan Pfeiffer talked about bombs being strapped to chests.

    The Obama White House

  2. the Boston Tea Party, 342 chests of tea were thrown into Boston Harbor.

    US National Archives

  3. And we don’t need to always beat our own chests and brag on ourselves.

    State Department

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