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How to pronounce sleepers in British English
“sleepers” pronunciation by British speakers
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“sleepers” in real sentences — British speakers
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on the Caledonian sleepers, some of which are reported.
The Scottish Parliament
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about half of rough sleepers have a mental health problem.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “sleepers”
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Other forms of “sleepers”
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