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How to pronounce wales in American English

“wales” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. President to visit Wales.

    The Obama White House

  2. expensive over there 250 US dollars in New South Wales so context New South Wales has

    NTSB

  3. the New South Wales state government

    FTC

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