How to pronounce chiefly

Listen to chiefly in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“chiefly” in real sentences

172 clips in the index · 15 American · 20 British · 1 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. organs, chiefly the heart and the brain.

    The Royal Institution · hear it here

  2. metals will be chiefly regulated by the superiority of those manufacturers

    Nathan Hill · hear it here

  3. come up with recommendations, and chiefly recommendations for Government, the UK Government.

    UK Parliament · hear it here

  4. THESE PERSONAL ANTAGONIST CHIEFLY BETWEEN YOUNG BLACK MEN, THEY DO EXIST AROUND THE WORLD.

    The Atlantic · hear it here

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