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How to pronounce departures in American English
“departures” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to departures the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“departures” in real sentences — American speakers
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departures on parallel taxiways.
FAA
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start acknowledging some departures.
The Obama White House
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controllers better manage airline departures.
NASA
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