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How to pronounce stokes in American English

“stokes” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. That, in turn, stokes even more resentment among local populations.

    The Obama White House

  2. come down here and welcome here Stokes from South Africa.

    State Department

  3. Unwanaobong Udoko, Shereitte Stokes, Kai Elgethun, and partner Simone Charles.

    CDC

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