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How to pronounce ketchup in American English

“ketchup” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“ketchup” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. So a healthier version of ketchup, because you've got to have ketchup with your fries.

    The Obama White House

  2. The third footnote about ketchup recommendation is changed.

    CDC

  3. And we also have, you know, work with producers to produce pasta sauce, to produce ketchup,

    USDA

Words that sound like “ketchup”

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