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How to pronounce sting in American English

“sting” pronunciation by American speakers

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“sting” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Sting, and Esperanza Spalding.

    The Obama White House

  2. So, and that was just one sting, that was just one yearlong sting.

    GAO

  3. And they sting and have nematocysts.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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