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How to pronounce grandfather in American English
“grandfather” pronunciation by American speakers
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“grandfather” in real sentences — American speakers
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Male Speaker: Grandfather.
National Archives
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"Grandfather," exclaims Kion.
The Obama White House
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never met his grandfather.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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