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How to pronounce spinal in British English

“spinal” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“spinal” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. coverage of the situation regarding spinal surgery there.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Spinal Injuries at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in my constituency.

    UK Parliament

  3. Babies across the UK face delays in treatment for the debilitating genetic condition spinal muscular atrophy

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “spinal”

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

Why real speech

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