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How to pronounce guns in American English

“guns” pronunciation by American speakers

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“guns” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. choices that lawmakers had made about guns and access to guns.

    The Obama White House

  2. They have no guns and the other side has machine guns.

    The White House

  3. The guns coming to Mexico are about 200,000 guns a year.

    State Department

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