How to pronounce nods in American English
“nods” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to nods the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“nods” in real sentences — American speakers
82 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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[Governor Brainard nods.]
Federal Reserve
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I saw a thumbs-up and some nods.
CDC
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Yes, I'm seeing some nods, thank you.
US National Archives
Words that sound like “nods”
Words one sound away from nods — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “nods”
Why real speech
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