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How to pronounce costumes in American English

“costumes” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“costumes” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. "We should make costumes."

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. some seriously creative costumes.

    The Obama White House

  3. get recommended costumes from millions of merchants.

    Federal Reserve

Words that sound like “costumes”

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

Other forms of “costumes”

Why real speech

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