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How to pronounce drills in British English

“drills” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to drills the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“drills” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Cordless drills are used on average for only 13 minutes in their lifetime, yet they have

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. That includes, for example, the fact that some platforms allow a filter that drills right down

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. A lot of purists turn their nose up at the use of angle grinders and drills,

    UK Parliament

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