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How to pronounce creak

“creak” pronunciation in American and British English

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“creak” in real sentences

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  1. [doors bang] [doors creak]

    Vanity Fair

  2. -The old creak of the stage boards.

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  3. "Your door has a creak, and that makes it squeak.

    The Obama White House

  4. the house, you can hear the walls creak and groan.

    The Moth

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