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How to pronounce policeman in British English

“policeman” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“policeman” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. been to be a facilitator rather than a policeman.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. The policeman there is on the terrace of the House of Commons, looking out over the

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “policeman”

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

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