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How to pronounce bacteria in British English

“bacteria” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“bacteria” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. raw drinking milk might contain harmful bacteria.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. the surface of the the worms and other organisms drag that into the soil the bacteria

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “bacteria”

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

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