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Am I also allowed a surface segment in the US making a total of 9, all of which will count against the 20 limit?
Yes you're allowed a surface segment in addition to your 8 air segments, as surface segments do not count towards the individual continental limits.
But surface segments are included in the overall 'whole of itinerary' 20 segment limit so yes all 9 segments in the US count towards the 20.