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How to pronounce petrified in British English
“petrified” pronunciation by British speakers
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“petrified” in real sentences — British speakers
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They are absolutely petrified of what Reform UK or whatever party he is running just now
The Scottish Parliament
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She said that her son is petrified and that he will not go to school, so
The Scottish Parliament
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um i was petrified of this bridge for for about two years um this the bridge
UK Parliament
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