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How to pronounce mercury in American English

“mercury” pronunciation by American speakers

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“mercury” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It was mercury, we missed mercury.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. So it is true, mercury thermometer, mercury-free thermometer, yeah, the mercury-free one may cost a little

    The Obama White House

  3. And number three, Mercury.

    NASA

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