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How to pronounce petrol in American English

“petrol” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“petrol” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It's about weapon petrol, diesel without massive human losses.

    The White House

  2. the prices of basic commodities – including food and petrol – are up 137 percent and

    State Department

  3. And I think I applaud the approach of the initiative of looking after petrol decrees.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “petrol”

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

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