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How to pronounce tides in American English

“tides” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. um either low tides or high tides depending on the position of the Moon and where

    NASA

  2. tides and low tides the Shor line really changes from moment to moment so how do

    USGS

  3. rising tides of authoritarianism, nationalism, isolationism.

    State Department

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