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How to pronounce aluminium in British English

“aluminium” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“aluminium” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Labour Aluminium Smelter.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. if you're moving moving into aluminium aluminium sorry and that gets to about 1.5 percent but

    UK Parliament

  3. When they are baled, aluminium cans are extremely valuable; glass is not.

    The Scottish Parliament

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