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How to pronounce threads in American English

“threads” pronunciation by American speakers

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“threads” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Really common threads, right?

    CDC

  2. can pull those threads together.

    State Department

  3. We set it aside to illuminate those threads -- those living threads that African Americans have

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “threads”

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