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How to pronounce fingernails in American English
“fingernails” pronunciation by American speakers
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“fingernails” in real sentences — American speakers
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keratin like fingernails.
USGS
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Let's take a look at your fingernails here...OK.
NIH
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I I don't have any fingernails anymore, but we've made it.
NASA
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