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How to pronounce adopted in British English

“adopted” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. is our adopted our adopted dog we adopted him at 7 months old and he's now

    UK Parliament

  2. arrangement could be adopted.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. of care experienced and adopted children”.

    The Scottish Parliament

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