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How to pronounce skies in British English

“skies” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“skies” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. I will begin with the skies.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. skies and seas 24/7, 365 days a year.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. friend join me in Wishing Nancy well as she takes to the skies this Saturday

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “skies”

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Other forms of “skies”

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