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How to pronounce wool in American English

“wool” pronunciation by American speakers

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“wool” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. this country, especially that of wool.

    US National Archives

  2. At the beginning, we were making wool felt hats.

    NIST

  3. "The night Max wore his wool suit and made mischief of one kind and another" --

    The Obama White House

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