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How to pronounce hooks in American English
“hooks” pronunciation by American speakers
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“hooks” in real sentences — American speakers
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getting snagged by hooks.
CDC
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They were throwing hooks on the cable, throwing hooks on the airplane, chains on it, trying
Smithsonian Air & Space
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That is 7200 hooks every day.
NOAA
Words that sound like “hooks”
Words one sound away from hooks — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “hooks”
Why real speech
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