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How to pronounce garlic in American English

“garlic” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to garlic the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“garlic” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. sort of, peanut butter with garlic sauce.

    The Obama White House

  2. It makes sense now why they have like the garlic spray for bait.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  3. plant potatoes or garlic you will have a harvest once school starts again after the summer

    USDA

Words that sound like “garlic”

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