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How to pronounce knows in British English

“knows” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. now now let's talk he knows he knows he knows what's happened he knows what's happened

    UK Parliament

  2. The Scottish Government knows

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. The cabinet secretary knows that I am in a rush today, and she knows why.

    The Scottish Parliament

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