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How to pronounce emphasize in American English

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  1. I would just-would-I would just emphasize, emphasize that-a couple things.

    Federal Reserve

  2. And that's why I wanted to emphasize -- we wanted to emphasize this price.

    CDC

  3. it should emphasize reconciliation it should emphasize democratic reforms and robust economic strategies to

    Voice of America

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