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How to pronounce arabic in British English

“arabic” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“arabic” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. We did that in Arabic, but we had English surtitles.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Many other languages are rightly taught at GCSE, including Arabic, Biblical Hebrew, Persian and Urdu.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “arabic”

Words one sound away from arabic — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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