How to pronounce best
Listen to best in real sentences, spoken by real people, in the original YouTube videos. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.
“best” in real sentences
1000+ clips in the index · 1000 American · 1000 British. Clips come from parliamentary and government channels under open licences.
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The best American prosecutors, the best trial lawyers, the best support staff, and the best agents
Dept of Justice · watch from 13:28 · hear it here
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the best practice and best evidence.
The Scottish Parliament · watch from 28:48 · hear it here
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the best analysis, the best research.
Federal Reserve · watch from 12:23 · hear it here
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best education and the best jumper sales.
UK Parliament · watch from 81:07 · hear it here
Why real speech
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