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How to pronounce skirt in British English

“skirt” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“skirt” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. sometimes things will skirt through without being challenged effectively.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. black hat, and arranged for a black coat and skirt to be sent to lodgings.

    UK Parliament

  3. detail for riding she wore the standard riding habit not a divided skirt for dining at

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “skirt”

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