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How to pronounce donna in American English

“donna” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to donna the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“donna” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Donna Hubbard McCree, Dr.

    CDC

  2. >> Donna Tietz: Good afternoon.

    Federal Reserve

  3. Tina Tchen: Representative Donna Edwards.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “donna”

Words one sound away from donna — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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