How to pronounce parapet

Listen to parapet in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“parapet” in real sentences

95 clips in the index · 4 American · 29 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. their head above the parapet.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. head above the parapet and speak honestly about life in schools.

    UK Parliament · hear it here

  3. above the public parapet, don't be surprised if shots are fired.

    The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here

  4. look above the parapet, you see there's plenty of flux, you know.

    British Library · hear it here

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