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How to pronounce goodnight

“goodnight” pronunciation in American and British English

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“goodnight” in real sentences

371 clips in the index · 53 American · 3 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. Goodnight kittens And goodnight mittens Goodnight clocks And goodnight socks

    NASA

  2. [ As Vance ] "'Goodnight, bears, and goodnight, chairs.'

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

  3. >> >> [applause] goodnight.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  4. >> Goodnight, squeak squeak.

    This Morning

Why real speech

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