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How to pronounce pyre

“pyre” pronunciation in British and American English

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“pyre” in real sentences

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  1. the pyre alongside Achilles.

    WIRED

  2. Tending to the deceased in a funeral pyre here.

    Talks at Google

  3. pyre provides and and I'll just say that dr.

    U.S. House Armed Services Committee

  4. The Geats began the pyre howling over Beowulf their best brother hanging

    British Library

Words that sound like “pyre”

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