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How to pronounce eager in British English

“eager” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“eager” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. desperate situations, eager to get support.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Asylum seekers are eager for that.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. was eager to repeat the experience.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “eager”

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

Other forms of “eager”

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