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How to pronounce beacons in American English
“beacons” pronunciation by American speakers
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“beacons” in real sentences — American speakers
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ACR Electronics manufactures emergency beacons.
NIST
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and I would note these are not real beacons these are this dummy beacons with the
FAA
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beacons the rectangular rapid slashing beacons and even roundabouts and it's something that we've been focusing
NTSB
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