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How to pronounce durban in American English

“durban” pronunciation by American speakers

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“durban” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. And I like Loretta Durban even more than I like Dick Durban.

    The Obama White House

  2. Tim and Jeff, this is Senator Dick Durban.

    NASA

  3. Morin Mr Jim hafa Senator Durban secretary Perez of course

    Dept of Labor

Words that sound like “durban”

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