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How to pronounce burbs
“burbs” pronunciation in American English
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“burbs” in real sentences
51 clips in the index · 1 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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-No, that's the Chicago burbs.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
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the western burbs lot i don't know of any down in southern burbs obviously but um
Mike Hall
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In the Burbs on Sky from tomorrow.
This Morning
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Or more recently, my new TV show, "The Burbs," streaming now on Peacock.
TED
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