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How to pronounce play in American English
“play” pronunciation by American speakers
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“play” in real sentences — American speakers
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children play repeatedly.
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think is interesting if you want to play up play fast and loose with
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in learning to play an instrument with the discipline, learning to play in a
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Words that sound like “play”
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