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How to pronounce normal in American English

“normal” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. years of of normal you know a normal education and normal um social interactions

    Voice of America

  2. PRETTY MUCH THE NORMAL-NORMAL ENTRY ALL THE WAY DOWN.

    NASA

  3. pleocytosis with normal glucose and normal to mildly elevated protein.

    CDC

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