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How to pronounce cigar in American English

“cigar” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cigar” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. cigar or exclusive current pipe smokers.

    Census Bureau

  2. it's most tobacco sales, unless you belong to the cigar club, and then the cigar club

    CDC

  3. thrown in cigar boxes 80 years ago.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

Words that sound like “cigar”

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Other forms of “cigar”

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