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How to pronounce elites in American English

“elites” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. As you all know, we additionally sanctioned Russian elites, those elites who are in many ways

    State Department

  2. a system controlled by the elites or rigged by the elites so ultimately when Republicans are

    Voice of America

  3. Between radical Islamists and left wing elites.

    Dept of Justice

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