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How to pronounce metropolitan in British English

“metropolitan” pronunciation by British speakers

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“metropolitan” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. the Metropolitan City of Glasgow.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. The commissioner of the Metropolitan police has made the point that the Metropolitan police are well

    UK Parliament

  3. of membership of first uh the Metropolitan Board of Works.

    UK Parliament

Why real speech

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