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How to pronounce lam in American English

“lam” pronunciation by American speakers

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“lam” in real sentences — American speakers

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    Census Bureau

  2. Walter come in and Patrick Prebble, and they've been they worked with Lam Research, and Lam

    NSF

  3. And I know that you celebrate your musical traditions, including kap lam.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “lam”

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