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How to pronounce separation in American English

“separation” pronunciation by American speakers

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“separation” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Followed by fairing separation and second stage separation.

    NASA

  2. 1,00 f feet separation or three mile separation is a radar separation and was not the

    NTSB

  3. quarter after their separation.

    Census Bureau

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