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How to pronounce shoes in British English

“shoes” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“shoes” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. Um you know mending shoes and making shoes.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. take their outdoor shoes off, put on their elegant indoor shoes.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “shoes”

Words one sound away from shoes — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “shoes”

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