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How to pronounce picket in American English

“picket” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to picket the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“picket” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the lead attorney in the Picket IBP case.

    Dept of Justice

  2. while on picket duty on the night of January 31st, 1862.

    National Archives

  3. They were the ones who were out in the cold on picket lines.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “picket”

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