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How to pronounce whales in British English

“whales” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“whales” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. whales participation's increasing.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. speaker prominent Torre Beretta tears promised that whales would not lose out on funding if it

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “whales”

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