How to pronounce oldest in American English
“oldest” pronunciation by American speakers
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“oldest” in real sentences — American speakers
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oldest democracy -- stand together.
The Obama White House
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oldest sister city relationship.
State Department
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her oldest grandchild was 18.
National Archives
Words that sound like “oldest”
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Why real speech
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