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How to pronounce raft in American English

“raft” pronunciation by American speakers

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“raft” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. raft for helicopter recovery.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. the raft as full do you know approximately how many people were in the slide raft

    NTSB

  3. build a raft and cross the ocean and that that raft was called contiki and he

    NASA

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