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How to pronounce citrus in American English

“citrus” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“citrus” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the spread of citrus diseases, most of it going toward citrus greening.

    USDA

  2. Some people don’t muddle the citrus, some people just expel the citrus by hand.

    National Archives

  3. Never use pre-juiced citrus either, you know.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “citrus”

Words one sound away from citrus — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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