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How to pronounce manila in American English

“manila” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“manila” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Embassy Public Affairs in Manila.

    The Obama White House

  2. And then we have - anyone who's been to Manila, the main thoroughfare in Manila is

    Census Bureau

  3. I'm Jerick from Manila, Philippines.

    NASA

Words that sound like “manila”

Words one sound away from manila — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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