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How to pronounce holy in British English

“holy” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“holy” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. name Holy Cross or Holy Rude.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. your your fight we believe it's holy holy legitimate and essential uh for our world we

    10 Downing Street

Words that sound like “holy”

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Other forms of “holy”

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