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How to pronounce swims in American English
“swims” pronunciation by American speakers
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“swims” in real sentences — American speakers
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A sturgeon swims along the riverbed.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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that swims around with these hairs that make it swim.
NASA
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for our conversation -- -- helping us remember that, although everyone swims in their own lane,
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “swims”
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