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How to pronounce restaurant in American English

“restaurant” pronunciation by American speakers

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“restaurant” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. We have restaurant construction, furniture type restaurant manufacturing.

    Census Bureau

  2. One restaurant opens, restaurant closes but we have to be there for the next restaurant because

    Federal Reserve

  3. now a Chinese restaurant.

    National Archives

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