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How to pronounce shucks

“shucks” pronunciation in American English

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“shucks” in real sentences

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  1. Cristeta Comerford: Shucks.

    The Obama White House

  2. - It's about like, ah, shucks.

    Vanity Fair

  3. You could call it the aw shucks guy.

    WIRED

  4. Why, I say, shucks, that ain't nothing.

    British Library

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