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How to pronounce pears in British English

“pears” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“pears” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. apples and pears to pears.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. We are comparing apples with pears.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. It was comparing apples and pears and the real figure is closer to 20%.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “pears”

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Other forms of “pears”

Why real speech

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