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How to pronounce kyoto in American English
“kyoto” pronunciation by American speakers
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“kyoto” in real sentences — American speakers
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to consensus on the Kyoto Declaration.
Dept of Justice
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group of countries who were involved in the Kyoto process.
The Obama White House
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I’m Ryohei Takagi from Kyoto News, Japan’s news agency.
State Department
Words that sound like “kyoto”
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