How to pronounce oldest in British English
“oldest” pronunciation by British speakers
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“oldest” in real sentences — British speakers
392 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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dogs, the oldest being 13.
The Scottish Parliament
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of Britain’s oldest brewery.
UK Parliament
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I am the oldest of four children.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “oldest”
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Why real speech
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