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How to pronounce pulleys in American English

“pulleys” pronunciation by American speakers

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“pulleys” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. To raise and lower large objects, pulleys are used.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. It paints with watercolors by using motors, strings and pulleys.

    The Obama White House

  3. take-up pulleys, couplings, sprockets, rollers, idlers, and other similar moving parts of

    Dept of Labor

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