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How to pronounce ellen in British English

“ellen” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“ellen” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. government, as Ellen said.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. and hard work played Ellen for the rest of her life now undoubtedly Ellen put a

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “ellen”

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