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How to pronounce jovial
“jovial” pronunciation in American and British English
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“jovial” in real sentences
130 clips in the index · 6 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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[ Laughter ] Usually, like, sort of jovial.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
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"Everyone says, you're not as jovial.
The Moth
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He's such a lovely, jovial person.
60 Minutes Australia
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We were - he was very jovial about it.
NPR
Why real speech
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