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How to pronounce prominence in British English

“prominence” pronunciation by British speakers

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“prominence” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. the prominence it deserved.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. on the question of prominence and who gets prominence and how it works.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “prominence”

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

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