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How to pronounce spell in British English

“spell” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“spell” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. We need to spell that out.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. party yet let me spell out this let me spell out they shout now they're gonna

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “spell”

Words one sound away from spell — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “spell”

Why real speech

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Nearby words

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