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How to pronounce phoenix in American English

“phoenix” pronunciation by American speakers

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“phoenix” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Phoenix and Phoenix Police Department.

    Dept of Justice

  2. outside of just the Phoenix facility -- the VA facility in Phoenix.

    The Obama White House

  3. in the United The Maricopa Association representing of Governments Phoenix representing Arizona the Phoenix was

    CDC

Words that sound like “phoenix”

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