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How to pronounce tropical in American English

“tropical” pronunciation by American speakers

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“tropical” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. vaccine from tropical climates?

    CDC

  2. we we've here the terms tropical storm, tropical cyclone, then we have hurricanes.

    FAA

  3. they prepare for potential landfall for Tropical Storm Karen -- or of Tropical Storm Karen.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “tropical”

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