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How to pronounce roanoke in American English
“roanoke” pronunciation by American speakers
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“roanoke” in real sentences — American speakers
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offices in Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Abington.
Dept of Justice
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the Roanoke Colony in North Carolina.
NSF
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This is the Roanoke property in the college town.
Census Bureau
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