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How to pronounce roo

“roo” pronunciation in British, American and Australian English

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“roo” in real sentences

126 clips in the index · 2 American · 4 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. time Michelle Roo was there oh yes big Michelle roo you know Big Boy Chef yeah

    The Graham Norton Show

  2. romantic walk to Oop La Roo.

    ABC Entertainment (AU)

  3. the same roo well not all under

    MooLer

  4. pi roo<unk> So they sort of scale like that.

    Numberphile

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Why real speech

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