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How to pronounce groove in American English

“groove” pronunciation by American speakers

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“groove” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It was a lubrication groove.

    NTSB

  2. And as you're turning into the groove, rolling in the groove, I saw all four screws

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. The Press: Stella got her groove back, et cetera.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “groove”

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