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How to pronounce iou
“iou” pronunciation in American and British English
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“iou” in real sentences
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basically kind of an IOU.
Vox
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Can we get that as an IOU?
NTSB
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says "IOU in the form of a treasury bill."
WIRED
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Number one is an IOU foot rub by me personally.
Taskmaster
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