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How to pronounce eccentric in British English
“eccentric” pronunciation by British speakers
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“eccentric” in real sentences — British speakers
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Her upbringing was, in that sort of Anglo-Irish way, quite eccentric.
UK Parliament
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A lot of people ended up isolated and maybe tagged as the eccentric um in the
The Scottish Parliament
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persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when we're delivering so much
10 Downing Street
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