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How to pronounce lords in American English

“lords” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“lords” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. of Lords, I’m sure, next week.

    State Department

  2. We don't have kings or queens or lords.

    The Obama White House

  3. We're getting the drug lords out of our country.

    The White House

Words that sound like “lords”

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