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How to pronounce olympian in American English
“olympian” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to olympian the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“olympian” in real sentences — American speakers
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An Olympian astrophysicist.
NASA
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We have a saying in the Olympic movement, which is "Once an Olympian, always an Olympian."
The Obama White House
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Who won -- he's like a two-time Olympian champion.
The White House
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