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How to pronounce birthdays in British English
“birthdays” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to birthdays the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“birthdays” in real sentences — British speakers
38 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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before their 16th birthdays.
The Scottish Parliament
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Too late for Christmas, but good enough for birthdays.
UK Parliament
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