

I love grilled asparagus with a bit of butter.
[aɪ ˈləv ˈɡrɪld əˈspɛrəɡəs ˈwɪθ ə ˈbɪt əv ˈbətər.]
Do you know how long to cook asparagus?
[ˈdu jə ˈnoʊ ˈhaʊ ˈlɔŋ tə ˈkʊk əˈspɛrəɡəs?]
The market didn't have any fresh asparagus today.
[ðə ˈmɑrkət ˈdɪdn̩t həv ˈɛni ˈfrɛʃ əˈspɛrəɡəs təˈdeɪ.]
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