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How to pronounce brass in American English

“brass” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“brass” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. BRASS: Doha, I -- excuse me.

    Dept of Justice

  2. (bright brass music) (airplane buzzing)

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. Look at all the brass here.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “brass”

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

Why real speech

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