How to pronounce despite in British English
“despite” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to despite the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“despite” 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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of that despite nicance despite obviously there being arrangements there.
The Scottish Parliament
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despite fees having been paid.
The Scottish Parliament
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But despite that, and despite her differences with Wilson, who of course had taken the side
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “despite”
Words one sound away from despite — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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