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How to pronounce pleasing in American English

“pleasing” pronunciation by American speakers

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“pleasing” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. move quickly, spin quickly, achieve the most aesthetically pleasing position.

    NSF

  2. How do you handle the anger and aggression that comes from not pleasing everyone?

    CDC

  3. He's not progressive, he's not playing to the base necessarily, or pleasing them.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “pleasing”

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