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How to pronounce wave in British English

“wave” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“wave” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. So you think of Palamis and wave wave gen and wave up and iness you know

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. wave after wave of illegal migration so will my right little friend without further delay bring

    UK Parliament

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