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How to pronounce swimming in American English

“swimming” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“swimming” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. swimming pools, many, many swimming pools.

    The White House

  2. wrestling, boxing, swimming.

    The Obama White House

  3. running stair climbing swimming

    FAA

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