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How to pronounce kobe in American English

“kobe” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“kobe” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. kobe japan where he died in 1943.

    US National Archives

  2. Kobe Bryant: Dropped the mic on them, blew the kiss.

    The Obama White House

  3. Future like, future disruptions caused by national scale events like the Kobe, 19 pandemic.

    Census Bureau

Words that sound like “kobe”

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