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How to pronounce loch in British English

“loch” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“loch” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs clearly has lots of tourism—Loch

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. of visitors returning to Loch Lomond.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “loch”

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

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