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How to pronounce vernon in American English

“vernon” pronunciation by American speakers

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“vernon” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. city of Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Police Department.

    Dept of Justice

  2. George Clinton, Vernon Reid,

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. She will go to Mount Vernon and spend four days at Mount Vernon.

    US National Archives

Words that sound like “vernon”

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