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How to pronounce wakes in American English
“wakes” pronunciation by American speakers
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that something wakes us up.
The Obama White House
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can see different colors you see currents U you can see ship wakes or boat wakes
NASA
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could happen when a volcano wakes back up.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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