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How to pronounce purses

“purses” pronunciation in American and British English

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“purses” in real sentences

147 clips in the index · 7 American · 4 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. I like basket-like purses.

    Morgan Donner

  2. would clinch their purses and

    The Moth

  3. Many people accessorize with jewelry or purses.

    PBS NewsHour

  4. GRANDMAS TEND TO HIDE IN THEIR PURSES.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Words that sound like “purses”

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

Other forms of “purses”

Why real speech

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