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How to pronounce election in British English

“election” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. Um, so if I vote in a normal election, general election or council election, um, I

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. recent general election result.

    UK Parliament

  3. And that was my dad's election poster in 1910 in the election.

    UK Parliament

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