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How to pronounce compulsory in British English
“compulsory” pronunciation by British speakers
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compulsory expropriation orders, or compulsory sale orders.
The Scottish Parliament
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with anything compulsory.
UK Parliament
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compulsory redundancies, but one college in Glasgow is proposing compulsory redundancies.
The Scottish Parliament
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