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How to pronounce metre in British English
“metre” pronunciation by British speakers
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“metre” in real sentences — British speakers
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per square metre per year.
The Scottish Parliament
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two and a half to three metre long sections each.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “metre”
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Why real speech
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