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How to pronounce sushi in American English

“sushi” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to sushi the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“sushi” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. of sushi, like a sushi roll, right.

    The Obama White House

  2. Apparently, consumers are demanding sushi bars in their stores.

    Dept of Justice

  3. And I really wish that we had some sushi as a standard food item.

    NASA

Words that sound like “sushi”

Words one sound away from sushi — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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