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How to pronounce bogus in British English

“bogus” pronunciation by British speakers

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“bogus” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. It is totally bogus to trade in that statistic.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. has been the bogus use of points of order.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. doing so, with the closure of bogus colleges and other measures.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “bogus”

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