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How to pronounce capacities in British English
“capacities” pronunciation by British speakers
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“capacities” in real sentences — British speakers
231 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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outsource our capacities and faculties.
The Scottish Parliament
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always seems to outstrip legislative capacities.
The Scottish Parliament
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other capacities, such as in prisons or schools.
UK Parliament
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