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How to pronounce cyprus in American English

“cyprus” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“cyprus” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. on Cyprus, south Cyprus, is correct?

    State Department

  2. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is always in favor of -- in Cyprus we

    The Obama White House

  3. I have a follow-up question on Cyprus.

    Federal Reserve

Words that sound like “cyprus”

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

Why real speech

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