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How to pronounce rana in American English
“rana” pronunciation by American speakers
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“rana” in real sentences — American speakers
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disaster that happened in -- with Rana Plaza.
The Obama White House
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Rana also helps the villagers market the crops.
Voice of America
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And finally, and some of you have met Rana Khandekar,
US National Archives
Words that sound like “rana”
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Why real speech
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