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How to pronounce mournful
“mournful” pronunciation in American and Australian English
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“mournful” in real sentences
102 clips in the index · 1 American · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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sad, mournful British princess.
CBC News
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They look a bit mournful.
Sky News
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A mournful parp of a bagpipe!
Tom Scott
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mournful cry please protect this miscreant
Tushita Meditation Centre
Why real speech
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