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How to pronounce flu in American English

“flu” pronunciation by American speakers

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“flu” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Flu vaccines cannot give you flu.

    CDC

  2. h1n1 flu or think you have the h1n1 flu or even seasonal flu let's say if

    NIH

  3. of us get the flu vaccine and we end up with the flu, right?

    US National Archives

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