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How to pronounce shu in American English

“shu” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to shu the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“shu” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. soul," and that has been what you've done here, so Jane Shu, please.

    The Obama White House

  2. IMF U followed by Sharon Ross um from Federal Reserve board discussed by Scott Shu from

    Federal Reserve

  3. former Defense Minister Serge Shu and its military Chief of Staff General Valeri gasimov the court

    Voice of America

Words that sound like “shu”

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