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How to pronounce roofs in British English

“roofs” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“roofs” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. affordable roofs over their heads.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. that GB Energy made on on putting solar panels on hospital roofs.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “roofs”

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