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How to pronounce maids in American English
“maids” pronunciation by American speakers
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“maids” in real sentences — American speakers
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The girls that were so-called maids to do the cleaning service and the maids in the
State Department
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This includes maids, nannies, and home care workers.
Dept of Labor
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Their parents were maids and janitors and factory workers.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “maids”
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Other forms of “maids”
Why real speech
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