How to pronounce former in American English
“former” pronunciation by American speakers
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“former” in real sentences — American speakers
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President" -- former president.
The Obama White House
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Text: Former U.S. Congressman, Former FBI Agent Trainee, Tech Company
Dept of Justice
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former President Yahya Jammeh.
State Department
Words that sound like “former”
Words one sound away from former — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “former”
Why real speech
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