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How to pronounce colon in British English

“colon” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“colon” in real sentences — British speakers

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    The Scottish Parliament

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    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “colon”

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

Why real speech

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