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How to pronounce ears in British English

“ears” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“ears” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. music to my ears—although,

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. has repeatedly fallen on deaf ears.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. to pin back their ears and listen.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “ears”

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

Other forms of “ears”

Why real speech

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