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How to pronounce heroin in American English

“heroin” pronunciation by American speakers

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“heroin” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. heroin but heroin is uh about 90 percent of the heroin that comes to the us

    Dept of Justice

  2. In fact, four in five heroin users -- new heroin users --

    The Obama White House

  3. very little effect on heroin.

    NIH

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