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How to pronounce iron in British English

“iron” pronunciation by British speakers

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“iron” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. cast iron protections in place.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. like a lot of the cast iron railings unlike a of cast iron lot in the

    UK Parliament

  3. iron repaired anywhere, in any community.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “iron”

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