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How to pronounce sped in British English

“sped” pronunciation by British speakers

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“sped” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. that sorry that transaction time will be sped up.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. really sped up with any sort of modern technology.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “sped”

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