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How to pronounce quake in American English

“quake” pronunciation by American speakers

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“quake” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. landslide debris creating this new lake, Quake Lake.

    USGS

  2. moment of sudden change...a past megathrust quake.

    USGS

  3. The cause of a Christmas Eve quake on Mars …

    NASA

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