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How to pronounce guitar in American English

“guitar” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“guitar” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. (helicopter whirs) (slow guitar music)

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. Then, (guitar note plays) hey.

    The Obama White House

  3. right yes uh temperature and humidity fact a guitar a guitar like this one um and

    NASA

Words that sound like “guitar”

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