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How to pronounce modes in British English

“modes” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“modes” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. different modes of transport.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. active modes of travel and these are modes of travel that are done under our own

    UK Parliament

  3. on rail travel patterns and other modes.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “modes”

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

Other forms of “modes”

Why real speech

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