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How to pronounce switches in American English

“switches” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“switches” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. and defective ignition switches.

    The Obama White House

  2. and hundreds of switches.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. One of the switches acts as a master switch which activates eight secondary switches.

    CDC

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