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How to pronounce shoe in American English

“shoe” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“shoe” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. on shoe manufacturers, shoe wholesalers, shoe stores, and shoe repair.

    Census Bureau

  2. shoe shined from somebody.

    The Obama White House

  3. shoe covers shoe covers should allow for ease of movement and not present a slip hazard

    CDC

Words that sound like “shoe”

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