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How to pronounce salaam in American English

“salaam” pronunciation by American speakers

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“salaam” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. also in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

    The Obama White House

  2. And then he was identified in Dar Es Salaam and extradited back to Kenya.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. QUESTION: (Via interpreter) Salaam Alaikum.

    State Department

Words that sound like “salaam”

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