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How to pronounce homes in American English

“homes” pronunciation by American speakers

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“homes” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. We gutted homes. We built homes.

    The Obama White House

  2. boarded up homes, homes that have been abandoned.

    Census Bureau

  3. These were homes. These were homes to the ancient Pueblo

    National Park Service

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