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How to pronounce chiefs in American English

“chiefs” pronunciation by American speakers

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“chiefs” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. chiefs of defense meeting.

    The Obama White House

  2. battalion chiefs and others.

    NTSB

  3. We also have made selections for Branch Chiefs for the chiefs of our Automation Coordination Branch,

    Census Bureau

Words that sound like “chiefs”

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