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How to pronounce burly

“burly” pronunciation in British and American English

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“burly” in real sentences

181 clips in the index · 2 American · 4 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. >> he was big burly biker.

    60 Minutes

  2. Just big, badass, burly man.

    The Diary Of A CEO

  3. >> bit I can most believe is a burly The mechanic coming round or burly salesman

    Would I Lie To You?

  4. - Okay, who gets the Burly Beef?

    Vanity Fair

Words that sound like “burly”

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