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How to pronounce roast in American English

“roast” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to roast the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“roast” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. And it doesn't have to be anything more than roast chicken and roast broccoli.

    The Obama White House

  2. soup, no soup and then I will have the roast beef, please, roast beef medium rare

    National Archives

  3. Do you guys like to roast marshmallows?

    US Forest Service

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