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How to pronounce fear in British English

“fear” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. They fear pain, they fear the loss of control, and they fear the indignity.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. perpetrate this culture of fear.

    UK Parliament

  3. is a fear of redundancies.

    The Scottish Parliament

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