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How to pronounce ads in American English
“ads” pronunciation by American speakers
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“ads” in real sentences — American speakers
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Mobilization ads and awareness ads.
Census Bureau
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people especially women are being shown ads for some ads are being shown the same ads
FTC
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The CMS ads and ads from insurance companies have not.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “ads”
Words one sound away from ads — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
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