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How to pronounce tape in American English

“tape” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. Scotch tape, Scotch tape.

    The Obama White House

  2. Tape that is just simply blowing the dark tape.

    FAA

  3. use tamper evident tape to tape it down, sign across the tape, making sure when you

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

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