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How to pronounce bananas in British English
“bananas” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to bananas the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“bananas” in real sentences — British speakers
30 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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cocoa, honey and bananas.
The Scottish Parliament
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so it obviously excludes things like avocados or bananas so you can see by 2080 roughly
UK Parliament
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then on election day, Kate described how there were heaps of bananas and papar's bills about
UK Parliament
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