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How to pronounce kidney in American English

“kidney” pronunciation by American speakers

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“kidney” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. So we do the kidney transplant, the kidney swap, or just the kidney donation.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. We now know that kidney cancer is not kidney cancer.

    The Obama White House

  3. with polycystic kidney disease.

    NIH

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