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/ˈbʌkɪŋəm/ (BUCK-ing-uhm) — the 'h' is silent.

/ˈpɑːləmənt/ (PAR-luh-muhnt) — note the silent 'i'. 479605_459017

Use short pauses at commas and longer pauses at full stops to maintain a steady rhythm. /ˈbʌkɪŋəm/ (BUCK-ing-uhm) — the 'h' is silent

To read this text "properly" for an exam or practice, focus on these specific words: /ˈfɔːtrəs/ (FOR-truhs) To read this text "properly" for an exam

Pronounce the endings of words clearly, especially the plural "s" in "sights," "cities," and "parks."

/mjuːˈziːəm/ (myoo-ZEE-uhm) — stress the second syllable. Reading Guidelines

"The largest part of the United Kingdom is England. Its capital is London. London is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world. There are many sights in London. For example, you can see the Tower of London, which was a fortress and a palace. Now it is a museum. Another famous sight is Big Ben. It is a large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. You can also visit Buckingham Palace, the home of the Queen. There are also many parks in London. Hyde Park is the most famous of them." Key Pronunciation Tips