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How to pronounce sperm in American English
“sperm” pronunciation by American speakers
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And some of the sperm viability and motility studies are showing lower sperm motility and viability
USGS
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effect on sperm, motility, et cetera.
NIH
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Killer and sperm whales sometimes take fish from longlines.
NOAA
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