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Jun 2020
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064 - Pronunciation: 50 U.S. States

Shana Thompson
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to pronounce the 50 U.S. States. In this lesson, you'll also learn about unstressed syllables and the importance of listening.

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