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How to pronounce unlucky in American English
“unlucky” pronunciation by American speakers
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“unlucky” in real sentences — American speakers
51 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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That means I am pretty unlucky.
NIST
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have the unlucky task of following some tremendously great speakers.
The Obama White House
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I was unlucky and lost much of my hearing at only 7 years old.
NIH
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