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How to pronounce valves in American English
“valves” pronunciation by American speakers
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“valves” in real sentences — American speakers
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hydraulic valves locally there.
NTSB
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valves yes Randy seagull wst radio uh followup on the valves is it because
NASA
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The valves have opened up.
Smithsonian Air & Space
Words that sound like “valves”
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