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How to pronounce quotes in American English

“quotes” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“quotes” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Netanyahu (inaudible) quotes (inaudible)?

    State Department

  2. quotes as the ground truth.

    Census Bureau

  3. You guys picked good quotes.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “quotes”

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Other forms of “quotes”

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