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How to pronounce bowl in American English

“bowl” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to bowl the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“bowl” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Think about the Super Bowl.

    Dept of Justice

  2. And enjoy the Super Bowl.

    The Obama White House

  3. bowl that was left there.

    FEMA

Words that sound like “bowl”

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