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How to pronounce cotton in British English

“cotton” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“cotton” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. the cotton mill facade again you can see that the cotton mill has has collapsed it's

    UK Parliament

  2. cotton buds and the introduction of the carrier bag charge.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. in in in in their motives and not getting um too sucked into the the cotton

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “cotton”

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