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How to pronounce jaw in American English

“jaw” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to jaw the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“jaw” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. fractured somebody's jaw.

    The Obama White House

  2. Jaw Rehabilitation and Reform Centre.

    State Department

  3. And this requires a change in their general jaw structure to create a jaw that has

    NIH

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