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How to pronounce dales in British English

“dales” pronunciation by British speakers

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“dales” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. >> Miss Sarah Dines (Derbyshire Dales) (Con): My right hon.

    UK Parliament

  2. I live in the Yorkshire dales, and my hill farming neighbours have suffered recently because of

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. are both still major employers, and where decommissioning at Lerwick Port Authority’s Dales Voe facility is

    The Scottish Parliament

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