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How to pronounce hack in American English

“hack” pronunciation by American speakers

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“hack” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. And I think for plenty of people who hear about hack after hack after hack in

    The Obama White House

  2. were gathered in that hack.

    State Department

  3. bad to worse, from hack to horrible.

    FTC

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