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How to pronounce cunning in British English

“cunning” pronunciation by British speakers

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“cunning” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. he had a cunning plan to get a referendum.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. I did not think that he was so cunning, however.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. who says our cunning plan is to have no plan brexit was brexit was

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “cunning”

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