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How to pronounce belay

“belay” pronunciation in American and British English

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“belay” in real sentences

33 clips in the index · 3 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. welcoming Colonel John belay

    Waterfront Alliance

  2. his is Belay Yeah, and his is Gotas Selassie.

    Jubilee

  3. So we've got Mike Belay is headed to George Mason University.

    The Obama White House

  4. of the brake hand and the belay device self locks so you can kind of let

    Vanity Fair

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