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How to pronounce hoped in American English

“hoped” pronunciation by American speakers

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“hoped” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. We hoped – we hoped – to be proven wrong.

    State Department

  2. but hoped you could -- >> Absolutely.

    CDC

  3. in negotiations with the leadership that we hoped, and the President sincerely hoped -- and backed

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “hoped”

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Other forms of “hoped”

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