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How to pronounce rides in British English

“rides” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“rides” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. rides off into retirement.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. The nearest pool will be two bus rides away.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. are no lengthy descriptions of cycle rides in her book as a keen horsewoman riding not

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “rides”

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