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How do you pronounce plaquemine in English?

"Plaquemine" (pronounced plak-min) is a word of French origin. It's tricky because it's spelled like a French word, but the pronunciation is heavily influenced by American English.

Here's a breakdown:

* plak - The "qu" is pronounced like the "k" in "kick"

* min - The "e" at the end is silent

So, it's pronounced like "plak-min".

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