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How to pronounce claim in American English

“claim” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. claim -- if you are 20 percent over your claim or 25 percent over your claim,

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  2. But America's claim -- our commitment -- to liberty, our claim to equality, our claim to

    The Obama White House

  3. compensation claim requirements.

    National Archives

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