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How to pronounce fairy in American English

“fairy” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“fairy” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It's magic beans and fairy dust.

    The Obama White House

  2. And then an older aunt, the oldest aunt, her name being Fairy.

    National Archives

  3. It started off rough when I called him one day the good idea fairy.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “fairy”

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