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How to pronounce skiing in American English

“skiing” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“skiing” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. kayaking, canoeing, backcountry skiing...

    US Forest Service

  2. We go cross country skiing.

    The Obama White House

  3. water skiing and are there any similarities to

    NASA

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