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How to pronounce brunt in American English

“brunt” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“brunt” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. brunt of these market contractions.

    Dept of Justice

  2. suffered the brunt of it.

    State Department

  3. the brunt of that tragedy.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “brunt”

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