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How to pronounce louisiana in American English

“louisiana” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. Martin Parish, Louisiana.

    The Obama White House

  2. REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOUISIANA.

    National Archives

  3. from southeast Louisiana.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

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