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How to pronounce fortress in American English
“fortress” pronunciation by American speakers
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“fortress” in real sentences — American speakers
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- It is the Flying Fortress.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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seem to be a fortress anymore.
The Obama White House
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B uh 17 Flying Fortress our online audience thinks it's a b77 flying fortress our in-house
NASA
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