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How to pronounce dorothy in American English
“dorothy” pronunciation by American speakers
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Hear “dorothy” in: all accents · British English (117 clips)
“dorothy” in real sentences — American speakers
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Dorothy Reed: My name is Dorothy Reed.
The Obama White House
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>> Good morning, Dorothy.
CDC
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Dorothy showed me other things too.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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