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How to pronounce backyard in British English
“backyard” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to backyard the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“backyard” in real sentences — British speakers
36 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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In Dundee, the cabinet secretary's backyard.
The Scottish Parliament
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If you like yourself, Ruth, you have an airport in your backyard.
UK Parliament
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Local government in Scotland is all about making a difference right here in our own backyard.
The Scottish Parliament
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