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How to pronounce forever in American English

“forever” pronunciation by American speakers

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“forever” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Washington, perhaps forever.

    National Archives

  2. that are affordable, we take the forever out of forever chemicals.

    EPA

  3. So from the Navy, semper fortis, forever courageous, semper fidelis, forever faithful.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “forever”

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