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How to pronounce cubic in American English

“cubic” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cubic” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I should say that a cubic kilometer is a billion cubic meters, and a cubic meter

    The Obama White House

  2. That’s 1,460 cubic feet out of 9,100 cubic feet.

    National Archives

  3. And, every cubic yard of material that was put out of here is an extra cubic

    USGS

Words that sound like “cubic”

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