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How to pronounce zulu in American English

“zulu” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to zulu the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“zulu” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. -- Multiple Speakers: (speaking Zulu)

    The Obama White House

  2. Oscar one four five three Zulu.

    FAA

  3. Zero four three five three five zulu.

    NASA

Words that sound like “zulu”

Words one sound away from zulu — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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