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How to pronounce hyena

“hyena” pronunciation in American and British English

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“hyena” in real sentences

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  1. Spotted hyenas are, yeah, these super social animals, but the brown hyena, the striped hyena and

    Lex Fridman

  2. gentle as those of a hyena.

    The School of Life

  3. Suddenly Janja the hyena spots Bunga.

    The Obama White House

  4. fure appears to be a decomposed hyena coolite so it's de compos hyena dong is making

    The Royal Society

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