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How to pronounce spiked in American English

“spiked” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. gun violence and homicides have spiked -- and in some cases they've spiked significantly.

    The Obama White House

  2. well, they just spiked right back up."

    NTSB

  3. We spiked at around 11% in Minnesota unemployment.

    Census Bureau

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