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How to pronounce dirge

“dirge” pronunciation in American English

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“dirge” in real sentences

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  1. >> [laughter] >> >> a dirge.

    Jimmy Kimmel Live

  2. Then, another dirge rose, woven, uninvited, by a Geatish woman,

    British Library

  3. And the organ rolled on in to add the dirge.

    TED

  4. - They sent us the trailer that had one of our songs called "Dirge."

    Vanity Fair

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