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How to pronounce sierra in American English

“sierra” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“sierra” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. - [Sierra Buffalohead] Hi, my name is Sierra Buffalohead.

    NIH

  2. Sierra Nevada also Sierra Nevada is a reusable vehicle.

    NASA

  3. Good investigating, Sierra.

    CDC

Words that sound like “sierra”

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