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How to pronounce rode in American English

“rode” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“rode” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I just rode over with him.

    The Obama White House

  2. rode atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

    NASA

  3. horse I rode without a helmet.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “rode”

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