How to pronounce shortage in British English
“shortage” pronunciation by British speakers
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“shortage” in real sentences — British speakers
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shortage of oncologists ...
The Scottish Parliament
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We have a shortage of housing and a shortage of land.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “shortage”
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