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How to pronounce lyell

“lyell” pronunciation in British English

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“lyell” in real sentences

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  1. Lyell’s theory of how geological changes happen!

    CrashCourse

  2. been reading at the same time, Charles Lyell, the great geologist of that time, who with

    The 92nd Street Y

  3. And this volume in particular, I mean, if I if I list names like Charles Lyell,

    British Library

  4. July 1830, London, England Charles Lyell publishes the first of three volumes of his geological masterpiece:

    The School of Life

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