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How to pronounce passage in American English

“passage” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. fish passage projects the number is one for a fish passage project,

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  2. Its performance, its passage.

    The Obama White House

  3. passage of civilians fleeing violence.

    State Department

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