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How to pronounce helm in American English

“helm” pronunciation by American speakers

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“helm” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. years at the Federal Reserve helm?

    Federal Reserve

  2. with Tina Tchen at the helm.

    The Obama White House

  3. whose grandparents were murdered at the Chelmno [HELM – no] death camp.

    State Department

Words that sound like “helm”

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