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How to pronounce mal in American English

“mal” pronunciation by American speakers

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“mal” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Andy Hait: Great, thank you (Mal).

    Census Bureau

  2. First, we have Mal McIver-Sheridan with Kyodo.

    State Department

  3. also trauma other side effects include Mal formation delay in breast milk production and infection activists

    Voice of America

Words that sound like “mal”

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