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How to pronounce tomatoes in American English

“tomatoes” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“tomatoes” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Various vegetables, tomatoes, peppers.

    USDA

  2. Chinese cabbage and tomatoes.

    NASA

  3. I chop up a tomato -- these are really nice tomatoes, they're Israeli tomatoes.

    The Obama White House

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