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How to pronounce sea in American English

“sea” pronunciation by American speakers

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“sea” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the sea the sea sea flea as we call it giant antartic isopod and this one's

    NSF

  2. the South China Sea and in the East China Sea.

    State Department

  3. Does that mean South China Sea and also -- the sea dispute?

    The Obama White House

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