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How to pronounce cork in American English

“cork” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“cork” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. (Dan Cork): Hi (Dan Cork), National Academies.

    Census Bureau

  2. now it's not a cork board with a cork anymore it's uh online abort message board

    National Park Service

  3. If there's been a flood, the cork will leave a line on the stick.

    USGS

Words that sound like “cork”

Words one sound away from cork — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “cork”

Why real speech

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