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How to pronounce barrels in British English

“barrels” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“barrels” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. A few barrels every night.

    UK Parliament

  2. our decision to reduce our throughput from 210,000 barrels to 150,000 barrels per day.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. The pivots and the barrels weren't too badly worn.

    UK Parliament

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