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How to pronounce heaven in British English

“heaven” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to heaven the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“heaven” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Heaven >> thank you, presiding officer.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. made available by that strong economy that is the fundamental difference between heaven and heaven name

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “heaven”

Words one sound away from heaven — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “heaven”

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