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How to pronounce prom in American English

“prom” pronunciation by American speakers

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“prom” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. People wearing dashiki dresses to prom.

    The Obama White House

  2. van I would have loved to been with on first prom night

    Dept of Justice

  3. His kids are going to the prom, then graduating from high school, so he wanted to

    NIH

Words that sound like “prom”

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