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How to pronounce pales in British English

“pales” pronunciation by British speakers

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“pales” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. that we could expect to bring in pales into insignificance.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. However, it pales in comparison with what we witnessed over the weekend in Dundee, which very

    The Scottish Parliament

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