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How to pronounce quran in American English
“quran” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to quran the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“quran” in real sentences — American speakers
49 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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MR MILLER: The burning of a Quran.
State Department
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As the Quran teaches, let us answer with "Peace."
The Obama White House
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Quran in your hand, or some cowrie shells, or some beads.
CDC
Why real speech
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