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How to pronounce fur in British English

“fur” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to fur the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“fur” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. The wider international agreement covers all fur-bearing animals that are trapped for fur

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. want to eat freud and wear fur prime minister

    UK Parliament

  3. The most distressing part was that the fur round her neck was missing.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “fur”

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