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How to pronounce pole in American English

“pole” pronunciation by American speakers

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“pole” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. black as the pit from pole to pole,

    U.S. Air Force

  2. are being launched from the North Pole and the South Pole.

    NSF

  3. This is the sky, the South Pole, North Pole, equatorial plane.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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