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How to pronounce cucumber in American English
“cucumber” pronunciation by American speakers
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“cucumber” in real sentences — American speakers
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Just the other night, Sasha tried sea cucumber.
The Obama White House
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Just like the sea cucumber that I learned about earlier.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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I have a cucumber, I have some okra and some radishes.
USDA
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Why real speech
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