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How to pronounce pills in British English

“pills” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“pills” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. getting your chemotherapy, and then two weeks of pills—12 pills, morning and night—and feeling pretty sick

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Patients are asking for more than pills.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. Each dosage was equivalent to 40 oral contraceptive pills.

    UK Parliament

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