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How to pronounce fingernails in British English
“fingernails” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to fingernails the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“fingernails” in real sentences — British speakers
25 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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It is literally—not to abuse that much-used word—under farmers’ fingernails.
The Scottish Parliament
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I have got dirt under my fingernails and I have been covered in soot.
The Scottish Parliament
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recognition, where you were only able to identify your son or daughter by their fingernails…would you
UK Parliament
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