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How to pronounce bays in American English

“bays” pronunciation by American speakers

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“bays” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. separate climate controlled storage bays.

    US National Archives

  2. AUDIENCE: James Bays from Al Jazeera.

    State Department

  3. You have two bomb bays-- the forward, the rear bomb bay.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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