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How to pronounce quietly in American English

“quietly” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“quietly” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. can move forward quietly.

    Dept of Labor

  2. We're quietly, I think, quietly becoming the 21st century pipeline for leaders and change agents.

    The Obama White House

  3. so it was just quietly dropped.

    Federal Reserve

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