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How to pronounce tanker in American English

“tanker” pronunciation by American speakers

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“tanker” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Some of it is tanker sorties, about 14,000 or so tanker sorties.

    U.S. Air Force

  2. of the tanker however at 9526 the port bow of the tanker Ela aalen

    NTSB

  3. and a Singapore flagged tanker.

    The Obama White House

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