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How to pronounce humans in American English

“humans” pronunciation by American speakers

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“humans” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Um we're humans. Controllers are humans.

    NTSB

  2. the ability to infect humans and transmit between humans.

    CDC

  3. there is H5N1 repeatedly infecting humans, H9N2 repeatedly infecting humans, and it's seven viruses infecting humans.

    NIH

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