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How to pronounce avril

“avril” pronunciation in American and British English

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“avril” in real sentences

114 clips in the index · 12 American · 3 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I've written down Avril Lavigne.

    Vanity Fair

  2. G: That's an Avril Lavigne song!

    Ling Thusiasm

  3. Avril runs a fantastic countryside retreat near Melrose.

    The Scottish Parliament

  4. I just knew Avril Levigne's skateboarder song.

    Talks at Google

Words that sound like “avril”

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