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How to pronounce lavender in American English
“lavender” pronunciation by American speakers
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“lavender” in real sentences — American speakers
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MS ORTAGUS: In the lavender.
State Department
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the sky turns lavender and orange, (inaudible) colors.
The Obama White House
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The different shades of pink and lavender indicate
Census Bureau
Why real speech
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