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How to pronounce nellie in American English

“nellie” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“nellie” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Elianne Ramos: Hi, Nellie.

    The Obama White House

  2. And Nellie Liang now will lead the staff presentation.

    Federal Reserve

  3. AND ABOUT THE SAME TIME THAT NELLIE WAS WRITING, IDA B.

    National Archives

Words that sound like “nellie”

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