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How to pronounce reservation in American English

“reservation” pronunciation by American speakers

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“reservation” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. reservation and off-reservation trust land.

    Census Bureau

  2. You have reservation land here, reservation land there.

    NIH

  3. Umatilla Indian Reservation.

    The Obama White House

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