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How to pronounce dictionary in American English

“dictionary” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. whole dictionary, freedom.

    The Obama White House

  2. So here I have some definitions from the dictionary, from Webster's dictionary.

    CDC

  3. Think of this as a data dictionary.

    NIH

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