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How to pronounce duh in American English

“duh” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“duh” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. buy X all the time, so buy China, and China buy duh-duh-duh.

    The Obama White House

  2. because duh, we want to do science.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. I'm sure the economists say duh.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “duh”

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

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