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How to pronounce goodbye in British English
“goodbye” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to goodbye the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“goodbye” in real sentences — British speakers
97 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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He never got to say goodbye to us, and we never got to say goodbye to
The Scottish Parliament
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So, goodnight everyone, have a lovely evening and goodbye for now.
UK Parliament
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the way thank you all very much thank you and goodbye thank
10 Downing Street
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Why real speech
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