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How to pronounce optimistically in American English

“optimistically” pronunciation by American speakers

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“optimistically” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I naively and optimistically said, of course, Mr.

    The Obama White House

  2. I'm, I'm optimistically I'd like to see that.

    US National Archives

  3. North – yesterday, Secretary Pompeo mentioned optimistically about the U.S.-North Korea talks.

    State Department

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