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How to pronounce sophia in American English
“sophia” pronunciation by American speakers
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“sophia” in real sentences — American speakers
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Sophia Sanchez-Maes: Exactly.
The Obama White House
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Sophia Ludna Chic, Pakistan.
US National Archives
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Sophia Stafford: All right.
NIH
Words that sound like “sophia”
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