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How to pronounce rookie in American English
“rookie” pronunciation by American speakers
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“rookie” in real sentences — American speakers
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Was a rookie back in September, but a rookie no more.
NASA
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2003 he did it as a rookie.
EPA
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Christine Hartley: Ah, what a rookie mistake.
Census Bureau
Words that sound like “rookie”
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