How to pronounce paid in British English
“paid” pronunciation by British speakers
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“paid” in real sentences — British speakers
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times more on lower paid workers than on the highest paid.
The Scottish Parliament
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no money was paid to the contractor and no money would be paid until
UK Parliament
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despite fees having been paid.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “paid”
Words one sound away from paid — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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