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How to pronounce bows in American English
“bows” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to bows the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“bows” in real sentences — American speakers
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Young lady with the blue bows, please stand up and ask a question.
NASA
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limited and discreet shot across the bows would deter him from using chemical weapons again?
The Obama White House
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says quote bows down to billionaires we all know guys like that growing up my vision
Voice of America
Words that sound like “bows”
Words one sound away from bows — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “bows”
Why real speech
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