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How to pronounce marathon in British English
“marathon” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to marathon the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“marathon” in real sentences — British speakers
82 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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It's a big marathon and in your marathon you can succeed.
UK Parliament
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Epidaurus, Mycenae and Marathon when you are 15.
The Scottish Parliament
Other forms of “marathon”
Why real speech
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