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How to pronounce lea in British English
“lea” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to lea the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“lea” in real sentences — British speakers
80 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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My next question is for Stephen Lea-Ross.
The Scottish Parliament
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That is 10 management structures, 10 chief executives on similar pay to the LEA director of
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “lea”
Words one sound away from lea — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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