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How to pronounce haste in American English

“haste” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“haste” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. haste in launching this mission, and I don't understand the reason for this haste.

    NASA

  2. act on this opportunity with haste.

    The Obama White House

  3. to make decisions in haste sometimes, sometimes on very limited information.

    State Department

Words that sound like “haste”

Words one sound away from haste — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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