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How to pronounce beer in American English

“beer” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to beer the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“beer” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Sam Kass: The official White House beer cellar beer group, check in on how our beer

    The Obama White House

  2. And there, I couldn't buy beer at the beer garden.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. a lot of beer here and we are known for quality beer.

    State Department

Words that sound like “beer”

Words one sound away from beer — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “beer”

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