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How to pronounce ancestors in British English
“ancestors” pronunciation by British speakers
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“ancestors” in real sentences — British speakers
43 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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ancestors further afield.
The Scottish Parliament
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more of my ancestors on that boat at that time but it was an important dietary
UK Parliament
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want to buy used to known as almonds where a number of my be slovak ancestors
UK Parliament
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Why real speech
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