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How to pronounce kentucky in American English
“kentucky” pronunciation by American speakers
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And in Kentucky, it's called like, Kentucky Connect.
The Obama White House
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of Kentucky this morning.
Dept of Justice
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Okay hello from Kentucky.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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