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How to pronounce gran in British English
“gran” pronunciation by British speakers
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“gran” in real sentences — British speakers
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Often, gran steps in and says, “I’ll take those kids home.” If gran does not do
The Scottish Parliament
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Summer holidays spent with gran were a real treat for a town quine like me.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “gran”
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Why real speech
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