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How to pronounce martha in American English

“martha” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“martha” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Martha B Shorter, $100; Miss Martha H.

    US National Archives

  2. Martha Thurlow: Oh [laughs].

    The Obama White House

  3. Next, we have Martha Noland.

    CDC

Words that sound like “martha”

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