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How to pronounce ninety in British English

“ninety” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“ninety” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Ninety sites are designated as bathing waters.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Ninety-five per cent of our population is registered with an NHS dentist.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “ninety”

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Other forms of “ninety”

Why real speech

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