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How to pronounce next in American English

“next” pronunciation by American speakers

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“next” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Next slide. Then for next steps, the evidence to

    CDC

  2. the next meeting cycle, let alone the next year.

    Federal Reserve

  3. for next year are about the same. Next slide please.

    US Forest Service

Words that sound like “next”

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