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How to pronounce foil in American English

“foil” pronunciation by American speakers

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“foil” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. foil two plates and the wrap it in foil okay okay I think we have time

    NASA

  2. We got some aluminum foil right here and I'm just going to wrap that aluminum foil

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. Didn't have aluminum, so it wasn't aluminum foil or zinc foil or something from a beer

    NSF

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