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How to pronounce linen in American English

“linen” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to linen the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“linen” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Mom's in a linen pencil skirt and little strappy sandals

    National Archives

  2. It's a little pouch-- this is linen and inside are lead shots.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. High it looked more like a small linen closet uh and that but that didn't matter

    NASA

Words that sound like “linen”

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