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How to pronounce sons in British English

“sons” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“sons” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. of my two sons growing up being the sons of the local MSP.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. They listed the sons of MPs and sons of officers of the House of Commons.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “sons”

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