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How to pronounce variations in British English
“variations” pronunciation by British speakers
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“variations” in real sentences — British speakers
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You mentioned regional variations.
The Scottish Parliament
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at variations in the take–up of screening, including variations between regions; about the need to find
UK Parliament
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Why real speech
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