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How to pronounce cathedral in British English
“cathedral” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to cathedral the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“cathedral” in real sentences — British speakers
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There are differences between the Mack building and Notre-Dame cathedral; the cathedral is owned by the
The Scottish Parliament
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There are differences between the Mack building and Notre-Dame cathedral; the cathedral is owned by the
The Scottish Parliament
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the designs of the mosaics for the new Westminster Cathedral.
UK Parliament
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