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How to pronounce praise in American English

“praise” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to praise the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“praise” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. him praise around the world.

    The Obama White House

  2. If your child listens , praise them .

    CDC

  3. um singing God praise the the queen.

    US National Archives

Words that sound like “praise”

Words one sound away from praise — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “praise”

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