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How to pronounce ghastly in British English

“ghastly” pronunciation by British speakers

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“ghastly” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. is an absolutely ghastly experience.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. But it is ghastly, the way they are all done away with.

    UK Parliament

  3. But at last the ghastly process was over and all was quiet.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “ghastly”

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