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How to pronounce rahman in American English

“rahman” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“rahman” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Tarique Rahman, and his wife.

    State Department

  2. In Afghanistan, Anne Smedinghoff and Abdul Rahman.

    The Obama White House

  3. with none other than Abdul Rahman al-Amoudi .

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “rahman”

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