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How to pronounce lesbian in American English
“lesbian” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to lesbian the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“lesbian” in real sentences — American speakers
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lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender equality.
The Obama White House
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60 percent of gay and lesbian people report hearing jokes about being gay and lesbian on
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Other forms of “lesbian”
Why real speech
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