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How to pronounce asbestos in British English
“asbestos” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to asbestos the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“asbestos” in real sentences — British speakers
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Blue asbestos and brown asbestos were banned in 1985, but asbestos products were fully banned only
The Scottish Parliament
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we're now removing all of the asbestos and indeed the paint as well there is asbestos
UK Parliament
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