How to pronounce figurehead
Listen to figurehead in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.
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“figurehead” in real sentences
135 clips in the index · 4 American · 44 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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clearly defined figurehead.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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absent any figurehead or a charismatic leader.
The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here
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Now again, what an astonishing life, an astonishing figurehead.
The Royal Institution · hear it here
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Charles Edward Stuart agrees to be the figurehead for the rebellion.
RNZ · hear it here
Why real speech
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