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How to pronounce downstairs in British English
“downstairs” pronunciation by British speakers
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“downstairs” in real sentences — British speakers
89 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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on display downstairs in this very building.
The Scottish Parliament
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I hovered up and downstairs till 8:30.
UK Parliament
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time on his own downstairs he would have to make his own breakfast.
UK Parliament
Why real speech
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