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How to pronounce grands

“grands” pronunciation in British and American English

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“grands” in real sentences

37 clips in the index · 1 American · 2 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. (French) J’ai de grands rêves.

    TED

  2. Chinese Food or Formula One Grands Prix?

    Tom Scott

  3. >> Hi this is Commander Reed Grands speaking for Health Resources and Services Administration.

    CDC

  4. >> now, sister, uh we're going to do Uh a segment now called Agony Grands.

    ABC Entertainment (AU)

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