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How to pronounce diaphragm in American English

“diaphragm” pronunciation by American speakers

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“diaphragm” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. You might also eliminate the diaphragm problem because you have a newer diaphragm but Washington Gas

    NTSB

  2. adapter for the installation of its diaphragm.

    NASA

  3. goals were, they would come back and we would do things like this, this diaphragm, and

    The Obama White House

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