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How to pronounce yea in American English
“yea” pronunciation by American speakers
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“yea” in real sentences — American speakers
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Yea it was a bird strike.
USDA
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So yea, great clarification, Kate, thank you.
Census Bureau
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He just hasn't said yea or nay.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “yea”
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Why real speech
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