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How to pronounce ones in American English

“ones” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ones” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. are the ones-some of the ones that I mentioned.

    Federal Reserve

  2. I enjoy them. I mean, all the ones-- the ones

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. These ones on the right are the ones that I just mentioned.

    Census Bureau

Words that sound like “ones”

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