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How to pronounce durham in British English

“durham” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“durham” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. >> Laura Pidcock (North West Durham) (Lab): We in North West Durham have some of the

    UK Parliament

  2. professor of public law and human rights at Durham University.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “durham”

Words one sound away from durham — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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