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How to pronounce telly in British English

“telly” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“telly” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. you get on the Telly you get on the Telly by shouting and balling you don't

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. Those kinds of things get on the telly and they get on the radio.

    UK Parliament

  3. you Harry Yousaf off the telly ” The measure of effective leadership is to listen to

    The Scottish Parliament

Words that sound like “telly”

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

Why real speech

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