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How to pronounce plastic in American English

“plastic” pronunciation by American speakers

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“plastic” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Plastic production leads to plastic waste and inevitably plastic pollution.

    State Department

  2. Microplastic plastic bottles of water contain more plastic.

    NSF

  3. in plastic G gas for p plastic rittle like cracking in plastic pipe for gas

    NTSB

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