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How to pronounce designation in American English

“designation” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. institution designation."

    The Obama White House

  2. QUESTION: — of removing the FTO designation and the terrorism designation?

    State Department

  3. essential population designation?

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

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