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How to pronounce scale in American English

“scale” pronunciation by American speakers

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“scale” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. When you talk about scale, scale comes from people, and scale comes from resource.

    NSF

  2. I just want one scale; one little scale.'

    The Obama White House

  3. initial lab scale to commercial scale for that product.

    NIST

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