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How to pronounce esoteric in American English
“esoteric” pronunciation by American speakers
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“esoteric” in real sentences — American speakers
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think fairly, as esoteric.
The Obama White House
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Sometimes this sounds a little bit esoteric.
Census Bureau
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Amongst ourselves as antitrust lawyers, we can have these esoteric theoretical discussions.
Dept of Justice
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