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How to pronounce pearl in American English

“pearl” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“pearl” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Judea pearl the father the late journalist Daniel pearl.

    Dept of Justice

  2. MODERATOR: Thanks, Pearl.

    State Department

  3. Pearl Harbor was still burning.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

Words that sound like “pearl”

Words one sound away from pearl — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “pearl”

Why real speech

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