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How to pronounce zap in American English
“zap” pronunciation by American speakers
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“zap” in real sentences — American speakers
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meant to zap bots, right?
Federal Reserve
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I reached down, got the cord, plugged it in, and zap.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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kids but to zap the kids when they get in the car.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “zap”
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