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How to pronounce language in American English

“language” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. fluent in a foreign language, or another language.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. Language, I'm just going to type language here.

    Census Bureau

  3. more -- [foreign language] more possibilities for evidence, the [foreign language].

    CDC

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