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How to pronounce pray in American English
“pray” pronunciation by American speakers
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“pray” in real sentences — American speakers
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Female Speaker: Let us pray.
The Obama White House
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I will pray for each of you, for I am to pray for my enemies.
CDC
Words that sound like “pray”
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