How to pronounce instructive in British English
“instructive” pronunciation by British speakers
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“instructive” in real sentences — British speakers
169 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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That was very instructive.
The Scottish Parliament
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However, it is instructive to reflect on the Covid experience.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “instructive”
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Why real speech
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