How to pronounce told in American English
“told” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to told the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“told” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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But we're told he was told, or his team was told during the transition that the
The Obama White House
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Told us to get cover Who told you to get cover?
National Archives
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told you about. Next slide.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Words that sound like “told”
Words one sound away from told — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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