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How to pronounce eileen in British English

“eileen” pronunciation by British speakers

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“eileen” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Members: What about Eileen?

    UK Parliament

  2. We spoke to Eileen MacDonald of the Doune Braes hotel on Lewis.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. Eileen said, "In 2018, I had a stroke because of an aneurysm.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “eileen”

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