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How to pronounce midnight in American English

“midnight” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“midnight” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. restaurants -- after midnight.

    The Obama White House

  2. ending midnight regulation.

    House Judiciary Committee

  3. ship shortly after midnight.

    NTSB

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