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How to pronounce yarn in American English

“yarn” pronunciation by American speakers

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“yarn” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. What's the definition of say unbleached yarn, bleached yarn, colored, dyed or printed yarn?

    Census Bureau

  2. This yarn represents our atmosphere.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. type of cell, that ball of yarn is coiled a little bit differently.

    NIH

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