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How to pronounce astonishment in British English
“astonishment” pronunciation by British speakers
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Does she share my astonishment—and, I am sure, the astonishment of Mr Sweeney—that Labour has reneged
The Scottish Parliament
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Uh and this is this is the paragraph about astonishment.
UK Parliament
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There is utter astonishment in the Levenmouth area that the fire appliance will be withdrawn.
The Scottish Parliament
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