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How to pronounce laughs in British English

“laughs” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“laughs” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. (LAUGHS) So it's got everything!

    UK Parliament

  2. Everyone laughs when I say all that glitters is not gold.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. I know that we have had a few laughs this afternoon, even at our expense, but

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “laughs”

Words one sound away from laughs — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “laughs”

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