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How to pronounce poets in American English

“poets” pronunciation by American speakers

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“poets” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. many of the poets of the Last Poets,

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. They may have been poets.

    US National Archives

  3. women poets and others like Audre Lorde.

    State Department

Words that sound like “poets”

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