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How to pronounce ken in American English

“ken” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ken” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the hoggar t-test and and we got Ken I went to Ken and and Ken Ken

    FTC

  2. Ken So- Dave Lawrence Oh go ahead, Ken.

    Dept of Justice

  3. Ken, Ken Frazier, were you going to summarize for us?

    The Obama White House

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