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How to pronounce tabs in American English

“tabs” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“tabs” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. You can also hide tabs, show tabs.

    Census Bureau

  2. nine tabs, is there diversity amongst those tabs?

    The Obama White House

  3. visited have dark gray tabs, and screens we haven't visited yet have light gray tabs.

    CDC

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