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How to pronounce paints in British English

“paints” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“paints” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Islands paints a worrying picture.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Mr Lumsden paints a picture that is entirely wrong.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. and paints, obviously, if you think of the expense.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “paints”

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