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How to pronounce cotton in American English

“cotton” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cotton” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. We're going to stuff that container with our cotton, cotton balls or cotton rounds, and they'll

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. >> Good morning, Camille Cotton.

    CDC

  3. And Tom Cotton, Senator Cotton has introduced an amendment saying no U.S.

    The Obama White House

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