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How to pronounce fearful in British English

“fearful” pronunciation by British speakers

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“fearful” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. My constituents are fearful.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. That can be an innately fearful thing.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. Today he is housebound and fearful for his future.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “fearful”

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

Why real speech

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Nearby words

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