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How to pronounce neon in American English

“neon” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“neon” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. AND NEON IS REALLY KEY MEASUREMENT.

    NASA

  2. We're going to be working this summer at NEON, with our NEON scientists, who are also

    The Obama White House

  3. There's our neon flags on the line as it descends.

    USGS

Words that sound like “neon”

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