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How to pronounce transcontinental in American English
“transcontinental” pronunciation by American speakers
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Lincoln built the Transcontinental Railroad.
The Obama White House
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Right now there is no transcontinental railroad track.
State Department
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every transcontinental flight has to be rerouted around it.
FAA
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