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How to pronounce serra

“serra” pronunciation in American and British English

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“serra” in real sentences

16 clips in the index · 6 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. This is biologist Serra Hoagland.

    WIRED

  2. So now again, Serra, let’s start with you.

    State Department

  3. canonize an American missionary, Junipero Serra, as a saint.

    The Obama White House

  4. This is The Shallows, direct by Jaume Collet-Serra.

    Vanity Fair

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