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How to pronounce discern in British English

“discern” pronunciation by British speakers

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“discern” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. their their intelligence to discern to discern that how how do we how can we sustain

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. capabilities or discern when it is being used.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. out of loyalty to her husband is difficult to discern in private she had suffered certainly

    UK Parliament

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