How to pronounce afraid in American English
“afraid” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to afraid the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“afraid” in real sentences — American speakers
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afraid" -- afraid there are too many people, young people who are afraid to speak, afraid
The Obama White House
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afraid of retaliation, you're afraid of being denied promotion, you're marginalized.
USGS
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Ortega-Sanchez, I'm afraid.
CDC
Words that sound like “afraid”
Words one sound away from afraid — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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