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How to pronounce stays in British English

“stays” pronunciation by British speakers

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“stays” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. avoiding unnecessary hospital stays.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. significantly impacted by hospital stays.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. stays with you and the the grief and the pain stays with you forever I think

    UK Parliament

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