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How to pronounce prude

“prude” pronunciation in British English

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“prude” in real sentences

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  1. label you a prude for minding.

    The School of Life

  2. And I'm like, actually, I was a prude.

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

  3. Prude and the woman he was trying to help.

    60 Minutes

  4. You say no as a woman, you're a prude.

    Jubilee

Words that sound like “prude”

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