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How to pronounce barbara in British English

“barbara” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“barbara” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Barbara Barbara do um was awful I think

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. And many people say that the same was true for Barbara Betts - Barbara Castle as

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “barbara”

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