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How to pronounce around in English

Around
/ə'raʊnd/

Examples from movies with Around

The police around here don't seem to have the first clue.
The Silence of the Lambs - Buffalo Bill
The River Queen's comin' around the bend.
Tom Sawyer - Whitewashin'
I'm afraid you've got this all turned around.
Tom Sawyer - Whitewashin'
Thus allowing the weight to be distributed around the waist
Sherlock Holmes - Far Too Fond of Himself Scene
...when there's nobody around and you know it's safe?
Dave - Extending the Gig
Okay, uh, just pretend that you're me and take them around and... Hi.
Fever Pitch - Ben Meets Lindsey
There's laws, but there's also ways around those laws.
John Q - Hypocritical Oath
or hang around her bedroom door at 3:00 in the morning.
Uptown Girls - You're Workin' For Me!
Nothing like getting your tongue around a nice fat one.
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj - Sexy Sadie
bold, brave, know his way around a blade.
Your Highness - The Fair Isabel
Fate has a cruel way of circling around on you.
Big Fish - Always Been a Fool
You look like a giant eagle with fire all around you
Hot Rod - Trippin' Balls
He went twice around my whole estate.
Frost/Nixon - No Holds Barred
In fact, actually, I carry this notebook around with me,
What Happens in Vegas - Wedding Counseling
...instead of just sailing around doing nothing.
Fool's Gold - Hey Babe!
And one day, down by creek, Norbit run around naked
Norbit - Mr. Wong's Toast
Do you go around giving them to everyone you pass on the street?
Teeth - The Promise
The way it wraps around your finger,
Teeth - The Promise

Audio pronunciation of Around

American pronunciation

Around pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Around pronounced by Joanna (female)
Around pronounced by Kendra (female)
Around pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Around pronounced by Salli (female)
Around pronounced by Joey (male)
Around pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Around pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Around pronounced by Amy (female)
Around pronounced by Emma (female)
Around pronounced by Brian (male)

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