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How to pronounce perils in American English

“perils” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. the time, free from the perils of their surroundings.

    The Obama White House

  2. Our next presentation, Petting Zoo Perils: Findings from two outbreaks of Shiga

    CDC

  3. all across the globe – to address both the perils and the opportunities of AI.

    State Department

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