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How to pronounce raptor in American English

“raptor” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. WHEN I WAS WORKING ON THE RAPTOR.

    NASA

  2. See how a raptor moves on NSF Science Now.

    NSF

  3. And at that meeting, the Raptor Research Foundation was born.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

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