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How to pronounce sao in American English

“sao” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“sao” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. with the rmsa the sao report the sao for records management reports and the email and

    National Archives

  2. We work with University of Sao Paulo.

    State Department

  3. Miriam Portuondo Sao is with the health system.

    The Obama White House

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