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How to pronounce energy in American English

“energy” pronunciation by American speakers

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“energy” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. energy, especially nuclear energy.

    State Department

  2. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office.

    National Archives

  3. Cesium atoms move between two energy states, higher energy states and lower energy states.

    NIST

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