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How to pronounce mil in American English

“mil” pronunciation by American speakers

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“mil” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. military cooperation and mil-to-mil discussions with the PLA.

    State Department

  2. zipper seals two mil weight for White Oak group species and four mil for red or

    US Forest Service

  3. to position itself about 12 mil below the station and 23 mil ahead of the station

    NASA

Words that sound like “mil”

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Other forms of “mil”

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