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How to pronounce ladder in American English

“ladder” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ladder” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. and the opportunity ladder issue.

    The Obama White House

  2. He tried to move by the ladder by himself, with the ladder still extended in the

    Dept of Labor

  3. ladder to make it more stable.

    NASA

Words that sound like “ladder”

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