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How to pronounce gift in British English

“gift” pronunciation by British speakers

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“gift” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. think the gift of life is the biggest gift that there possibly can be.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. But the House has granted itself the gift of bilocation -- a gift which, so far

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “gift”

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