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How to pronounce worlds in British English

“worlds” pronunciation by British speakers

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

“worlds” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. both worlds, not the worst of both worlds.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. imagination of better worlds or creating pockets of places that are better worlds in the worlds

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. all her worlds came together.

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “worlds”

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Other forms of “worlds”

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