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How to pronounce slavery in American English

“slavery” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. true name -- modern slavery.

    The Obama White House

  2. and persistence of slavery.

    National Archives

  3. type of modern day slavery as we have other forms of historical slavery.

    Dept of Justice

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