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How to pronounce eagerness in British English
“eagerness” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to eagerness the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“eagerness” in real sentences — British speakers
41 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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I admire the cabinet secretary’s eagerness to answer my question.
The Scottish Parliament
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There is an eagerness in the teaching profession and among parents and carers.
The Scottish Parliament
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Why real speech
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