How to pronounce debate in British English
“debate” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to debate the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“debate” in real sentences — British speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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been an excellent debate it's been an excellent debate with impassioned
UK Parliament
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That concludes the debate.
The Scottish Parliament
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resolution after this debate.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “debate”
Words one sound away from debate — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “debate”
Why real speech
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