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How to pronounce scuba in American English

“scuba” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“scuba” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. SCUBA DIVERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS.

    NASA

  2. Scuba diving is our passion.

    Voice of America

  3. Any divers, scuba divers in the crowd?

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “scuba”

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