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How to pronounce hinge in American English

“hinge” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. is this bearing and hinge.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. SO MANY ASTRONOMICAL QUESTIONS HINGE ON THINGS LIKE THAT.

    NASA

  3. And the hinge point of the basilar membrane movement is around here.

    NIH

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