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Say These 16 Phrases and Sound British Instantly!
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Minjane posted on 2026/02/12Want to sound like you've stepped right out of a British film? This video is packed with 16 everyday British expressions, from 'cuppa' to 'can't be bothered,' that will instantly boost your colloquial British English skills. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights to navigate conversations like a local!
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US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
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UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
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US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
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UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/
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UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Something different you can choose
- Adjective
- A different choice
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US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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