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How to pronounce tomb in American English

“tomb” pronunciation by American speakers

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“tomb” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. On our last visit here, we visited Humayun's Tomb.

    The Obama White House

  2. We – from the womb to the tomb, all the way through.

    State Department

  3. the tomb of the unknown soldier and they went to tea.

    National Archives

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