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How to pronounce plateau in British English

“plateau” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“plateau” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. village of Waterloo on the plateau of Monour.

    UK Parliament

  2. Because of the sensitive nature of the Korn Plateau, right?

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “plateau”

Words one sound away from plateau — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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