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How to pronounce instructs in American English

“instructs” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to instructs the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“instructs” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. The Koran instructs: "Stand out firmly for justice."

    The Obama White House

  2. The Chronic Care Model instructs us of this.

    CDC

  3. At some airports, ground control instructs pilots to monitor tower rather than contact tower.

    FAA

Words that sound like “instructs”

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