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How to pronounce reason in American English

“reason” pronunciation by American speakers

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“reason” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Some other reason, 27 times; and some other reason -- excuse me -- some other reason

    Census Bureau

  2. were pulsed lasers. That and the reason the reason they

    NSF

  3. to a woman for any reason -- any reason -- other than self-defense.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “reason”

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