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How to pronounce onion in American English

“onion” pronunciation by American speakers

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“onion” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. mustard and onion, the spring onion.

    The Obama White House

  2. UP AN ONION AND GRU AN ONION UP THERE.

    NASA

  3. talked about a triangle as supposed to an onion or maybe compatible with an onion, I

    NIH

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