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How to pronounce bound in British English

“bound” pronunciation by British speakers

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“bound” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. bound by its predecessors.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. They are bound or they choose and they are bound by EU regulations that they have

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “bound”

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