How to pronounce material in American English
“material” pronunciation by American speakers
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“material” in real sentences — American speakers
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The Obama White House
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The last lifeline, “Hazardous Material” – really “Hazardous Material Control” control.
FEMA
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material progression here.
US National Archives
Words that sound like “material”
Words one sound away from material — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “material”
Why real speech
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