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How to pronounce nightingale in British English
“nightingale” pronunciation by British speakers
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And obviously last night, we had the announcement of the Nightingale Hospital.
UK Parliament
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still have Nightingale wards, and in Paisley, we have four-bed and six-bed rooms.
The Scottish Parliament
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