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How to pronounce burr in American English

“burr” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“burr” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Bill Burr: Bill Burr with the National Security Archive.

    National Archives

  2. Burr and Kay, that helps.

    The Obama White House

  3. Lloyd Burr from News Hub.

    State Department

Words that sound like “burr”

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Why real speech

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