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How to pronounce grooves in American English

“grooves” pronunciation by American speakers

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“grooves” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. AND IT'S LIKE PILES OF STUFF WITH GROOVES ON IT.

    NASA

  2. inch measured in two adjacent major tread grooves in 30393.75

    NTSB

  3. pattern collected in this grooves and formed a thin layer of calcium, more amount of calcium

    NIST

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