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How to pronounce chalk in British English

“chalk” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“chalk” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. our precious chalk streams.

    UK Parliament

  2. Those at the chalk face are key.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. that makes a difference at the chalk face.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “chalk”

Words one sound away from chalk — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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