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How to pronounce pale in British English

“pale” pronunciation by British speakers

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  1. the pale and undeliverable.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. huge and so believable that the experts pale into insignificance almost I mean

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. the majority of MPs are male, pale and stale—male, white and quite old.

    UK Parliament

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