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How to pronounce rip in British English

“rip” pronunciation by British speakers

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“rip” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. a future government which wanted to rip up this bill or rip up the biodiversity strategy

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. rip off customers on poor-value tariffs.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “rip”

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