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How to pronounce kent in American English
“kent” pronunciation by American speakers
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“kent” in real sentences — American speakers
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[MICHAEL KENT]: So, I’m Michael Kent, Oregon State University.
NIH
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Kent Wimmer: Good evening.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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I teach at New Kent High School in beautiful New Kent County, Virginia.
Federal Reserve
Words that sound like “kent”
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