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How to pronounce acquaintance in British English
“acquaintance” pronunciation by British speakers
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“acquaintance” in real sentences — British speakers
34 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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of convictions in single-accused, acquaintance-type rape cases.
The Scottish Parliament
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for “acquaintance-type” cases—as she put it—as a reason for the reform.
The Scottish Parliament
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I am so glad to renew my acquaintance with the Minister for the Cabinet Office, or,
UK Parliament
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Why real speech
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