How to pronounce detained in British English
“detained” pronunciation by British speakers
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“detained” in real sentences — British speakers
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be detained and deported.
The Scottish Parliament
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been detained by the Israelis?
UK Parliament
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late arrival; I was unavoidably detained.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “detained”
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Why real speech
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