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How to pronounce xvi
“xvi” pronunciation in American English
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“xvi” in real sentences
14 clips in the index · 4 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Louis XVI was an incompetent king.
TED-Ed
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[Intro] In 1789 Louis XVI ruled France.
CrashCourse
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One of those people was the King of France himself, Louis XVI.
Vox
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Among the thousands of attendees would be Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette.
Smithsonian Air & Space
Why real speech
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