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How to pronounce skies in American English

“skies” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“skies” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. - Keep watching the skies.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. stars under cloudy skies."

    Federal Reserve

  3. Israeli skies, saving Israeli lives.

    State Department

Words that sound like “skies”

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