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How to pronounce mum in British English
“mum” pronunciation by British speakers
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“mum” in real sentences — British speakers
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Mum was making an intervention.
The Scottish Parliament
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It is the abiding memories of our mum, Vera, excuse me, of our late mum, Vera.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “mum”
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Other forms of “mum”
Why real speech
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