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How to pronounce laps in American English
“laps” pronunciation by American speakers
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“laps” in real sentences — American speakers
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Racing a race, the average six laps or eight laps of speeds.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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issues that predict laps for women.
NIH
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but also the calories, the laps, the flip turns.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “laps”
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