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How to pronounce sir in English?

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Type Words
Type of male aristocrat
Type Words
Type of man, adult male

Examples of sir

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Sir Hirini said the Crown had sent a captain stationed in Te Teko to ask for it.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Sir Paul largely held his tongue while the Government set about economic change.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Sir Peter resigned after details of Mr Djanogly's expense claims were published.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Sir Alex Ferguson's side really should have had the game wrapped up by halftime.
From the theepochtimes.com
Sir James Brooke, the first Rajah, was a British adventurer with an armed yacht.
From the au.news.yahoo.com
Sir Howard Stringer, Sony's boss, fears television will return to the wasteland.
From the economist.com
Sir Edmund Hillary was the first man to stand atop the world's highest mountain.
From the stltoday.com
I am sure you can find plenty of motivation to inspire your team this week, sir.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Sir Cordae Hightower, 24, of Rochester was shot in the face near 850 Hudson Ave.
From the democratandchronicle.com
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