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How to pronounce jakob

“jakob” pronunciation in British English

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“jakob” in real sentences

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  1. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

  2. that Jakob von Uexkull popularized.

    The Royal Institution

  3. of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

    The Scottish Parliament

  4. Jakob, thank you for joining us.

    CBC News

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