How to pronounce sent in British English
“sent” pronunciation by British speakers
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“sent” in real sentences — British speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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So in March uh 1911, Kate sent was sent off to Norfolk.
UK Parliament
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sent by recorded delivery.
The Scottish Parliament
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sent the Health Secretary.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “sent”
Words one sound away from sent — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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