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How to pronounce clamshell
“clamshell” pronunciation in American and British English
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“clamshell” in real sentences
40 clips in the index · 6 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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with opening the clamshell doors.
The Scottish Parliament
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It's a wide clamshell opening.
Team Coco
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them smooshed by the top of the clamshell.
The 92nd Street Y
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plastic clamshell takeout salad boxes, those sort of soft plastic clamshells.
PBS NewsHour
Why real speech
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