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How to pronounce issues in American English

“issues” pronunciation by American speakers

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“issues” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. The privacy issues, the antitrust issues, and so on.

    Dept of Justice

  2. involve issues of money and administrative structures and training issues.

    NIH

  3. rules around evolving issues.

    FTC

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