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How to pronounce hei in American English
“hei” pronunciation by American speakers
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“hei” in real sentences — American speakers
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>> HELLO, LIEUTENANT COLONEL, THIS IS MARK VANDE HEI.
NASA
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Does CDC provide guidance around HEI definitions and detection methods?
CDC
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(Jennifer laughs) Well, Mark Vande Hei has the greatest answer.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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