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How to pronounce sirius in American English

“sirius” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“sirius” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Spotify, and XM Sirius, which owns Pandora.

    Dept of Justice

  2. "Hey, Sirius, you're looking bright today."

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. Here at Sirius Point is the location of a recent lava flow.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

Words that sound like “sirius”

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