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How to pronounce crowns in American English

“crowns” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“crowns” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Let's make Sun crowns to wear, said Ruth.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. up the crowns of the trees are all still here

    US Forest Service

  3. Marsai Martin: "And make them into crowns and play king of the forest.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “crowns”

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