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How to pronounce ashamed in American English

“ashamed” pronunciation by American speakers

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“ashamed” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I'm so ashamed, I am so ashamed.

    The Obama White House

  2. ashamed by pictures of its victims.

    State Department

  3. You UCLA should be ashamed of itself.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “ashamed”

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