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How to pronounce greats in American English

“greats” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“greats” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. football's all-time greats.

    The Obama White House

  2. of the truly greats, Hall of Famer.

    The White House

  3. baseball greats who led the way for Jackie Robinson.

    National Archives

Words that sound like “greats”

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Why real speech

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