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How to pronounce shops in American English

“shops” pronunciation by American speakers

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“shops” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. some development now shoe shops hotels cell phone shops have all opened here the old shops

    Voice of America

  2. policy shops and the legislative shops are taking a look at that.

    The Obama White House

  3. shops, ordnance factories, and arsenals.

    US National Archives

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