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How to pronounce jakarta in American English
“jakarta” pronunciation by American speakers
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“jakarta” in real sentences — American speakers
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air pollution in Jakarta on multiple days last year Swiss company IQ air rank Jakarta air
Voice of America
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My sister was born in Jakarta.
The Obama White House
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in Jakarta and in Beijing before that.
State Department
Why real speech
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