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How to pronounce shellfish in British English

“shellfish” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“shellfish” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. the local shellfish fishery.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. which I received the characteristic reply by not eating salads uh shellfish

    UK Parliament

  3. Mussel farmers rely on healthy clean seas in which to grow shellfish.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “shellfish”

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