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How to pronounce work in American English

“work” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. work with Israel, work with the Gulf countries, work with our other partners, work with the

    The Obama White House

  2. showing how these things work or where they work.

    NIH

  3. my own work but Jerry's work either Tinsley's work um Michael H mlus all of those

    Federal Reserve

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