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How to pronounce shoals in American English

“shoals” pronunciation by American speakers

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“shoals” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. The black shoals in algorithm was largely computerized byhigh energy physicists.

    NIST

  2. Frigate Shoals within the Northwestern Quine Islands, or Papa Hanal Kuoko Marine National Monument.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  3. Disputes over territory, remote islands and rocky shoals that threaten to spiral into confrontation.

    The Obama White House

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