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How to pronounce bowls in American English

“bowls” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“bowls” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Droughts, dust bowls, flooding.

    The Obama White House

  2. In our bowls here, we have some low fat yogurt.

    USDA

  3. tablet, two small bowls, a small amount of drinking water,

    CDC

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