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How to pronounce slurs in American English

“slurs” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“slurs” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. slurs, throwing bottles and bricks at her window.

    The Obama White House

  2. He beat Mr Anderson while yelling racially derogatory slurs degrading and humiliating.

    Dept of Justice

  3. messages with all types of racial slurs the Haitian times Town Hall was conducted online these

    Voice of America

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