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How to pronounce yanks
“yanks” pronunciation in American English
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“yanks” in real sentences
131 clips in the index · 12 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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To do that, he needs Yanks.
60 Minutes
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well it's all right because she yanks it out anyway she yanks it out without anesthetic
MooLer
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And then a salmon yanks your line.
The Moth
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yanks the sidewalk from underneath your feet.
TED
Words that sound like “yanks”
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