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How to pronounce athletics in British English
“athletics” pronunciation by British speakers
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“athletics” in real sentences — British speakers
190 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Government and UK Athletics.
The Scottish Parliament
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the 1,500 metres at the world athletics championships.
UK Parliament
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Why real speech
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