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How to pronounce macmillan in British English

“macmillan” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“macmillan” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Good morning, Ms MacMillan.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. as you have rightly just pointed out, was an innovation introduced under Harold Macmillan.

    UK Parliament

  3. Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that “staff are being stretched to breaking point”, and Cancer Research

    The Scottish Parliament

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