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How to pronounce distances in American English
“distances” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to distances the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“distances” in real sentences — American speakers
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CDC
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Long distances, long journeys.
U.S. Army
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These distances are circles.
USGS
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Why real speech
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