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How to pronounce roofs in American English

“roofs” pronunciation by American speakers

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“roofs” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. to install cool roofs, which reflect more of the incoming sunlight than typical roofs.

    CDC

  2. Proper flashing should be used at the joints between walls and porches, porch roofs, lower roofs

    FEMA

  3. So we actually designed it that the roofs, there is a seam, that the roofs can

    The Obama White House

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