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How to pronounce rocks in American English

“rocks” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. the beach and so many cool rocks, different rocks and all that.

    National Park Service

  2. especially with habitat rocks.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  3. within in the rocks surviving.

    NASA

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