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How to pronounce clouds in British English

“clouds” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“clouds” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. heed in the clouds heed in the clouds but feet on the floor that we have

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Five years later, our economy is strong, but the storm clouds are gathering again.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “clouds”

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