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How to pronounce swirl in American English

“swirl” pronunciation by American speakers

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

“swirl” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. It is a swirl of gas and dust.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. Their shells can be a deep chocolate brown or a dazzling multicolored swirl.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

  3. The Press: Just the last question -- is all of this, all of this swirl of

    The Obama White House

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