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How to pronounce hicks in British English

“hicks” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“hicks” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Claire Hicks, director of education reform.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. his home secretary william johnson hicks i should say that um there was a great deal

    UK Parliament

  3. can be done uh is actually something which Simon Hicks who you know of course uh

    UK Parliament

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