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How to pronounce tanks in British English

“tanks” pronunciation by British speakers

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“tanks” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. providing arms to uh Ukraine through an eyedropper 15 Sherman tanks 15 Challenger tanks

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. tanks which he is proposing.

    UK Parliament

  3. hospital, after Israeli tanks had withdrawn.

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “tanks”

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