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How to pronounce nineteen in American English

“nineteen” pronunciation by American speakers

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“nineteen” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. nineteen sixties in the nineteen seventies which between the Vietnam War the ride to the nineteen

    National Archives

  2. April first nineteen thirty four more beatings April second nineteen thirty four.

    Dept of Justice

  3. Nineteen percent more to nicotine.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “nineteen”

Words one sound away from nineteen — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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