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How to pronounce thanking in American English

“thanking” pronunciation by American speakers

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“thanking” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. They could not stop thanking people who'd helped them, thanking God, thanking the United States.

    The Obama White House

  2. And I wanted to just start off by thanking Nora and thanking Dr.

    NIH

  3. thanking them for their responses.

    Census Bureau

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