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How to pronounce movies in American English

“movies” pronunciation by American speakers

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“movies” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Even in the movies, recent movies.

    The Obama White House

  2. old VHS movies probably family movies that are stored up there.

    National Archives

  3. We at Pixar, we make movies, the kind of movies we like to watch.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “movies”

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