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How to pronounce knocked in American English

“knocked” pronunciation by American speakers

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“knocked” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. We knocked out everything.

    The White House

  2. knocked his engine off, one guy knocked his tail off, one guy flipped over.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. you get knocked down get up if you get knocked down again get up again you

    NASA

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