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How to pronounce fissures in American English

“fissures” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. terrorists’ ability to exploit any fissures.

    State Department

  2. it didn't seem to affect those six fissures that were opening up, or those five fissures

    USGS

  3. up here and there are some fissures.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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