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How to pronounce subtraction in American English
“subtraction” pronunciation by American speakers
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“subtraction” in real sentences — American speakers
45 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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a number and the subtraction sign.
Census Bureau
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I will teach him addition and subtraction.
The Obama White House
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The way forward was it was addition and subtraction.
National Archives
Why real speech
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