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How to pronounce ceiling in British English

“ceiling” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to ceiling the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“ceiling” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. ceiling above the staircase.

    UK Parliament

  2. they can break the glass ceiling and the stepped ceiling and move on?

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. stepped ceiling in its way.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “ceiling”

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