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How to pronounce sputnik in American English

“sputnik” pronunciation by American speakers

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“sputnik” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. feature, Sputnik Planitia, Sputnik Planum.

    NIST

  2. President, (inaudible), Sputnik News Agency.

    State Department

  3. Sputnik was also scientifically valuable.

    NASA

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