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How to pronounce madness in British English

“madness” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“madness” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. The madness goes beyond that.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. complete folly and utter madness.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. defending this madness and go ahead with our Kamikaze budget

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “madness”

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

Why real speech

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