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How to pronounce traffic in British English

“traffic” pronunciation by British speakers

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“traffic” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. However, the public focus on road traffic deaths, road traffic management and road traffic accident prevention

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. traffic entering Aberdeen.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. But of course, stationary traffic is much more polluting than moving traffic.

    UK Parliament

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