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How to pronounce cocktails in American English
“cocktails” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to cocktails the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“cocktails” in real sentences — American speakers
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you’re making these cocktails.
National Archives
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-- and tossing Molotov cocktails, or looting stores.
The Obama White House
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These are all kinds of exotic cocktails.
CDC
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