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How to pronounce beaten in American English

“beaten” pronunciation by American speakers

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“beaten” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. James Craig Anderson was beaten.

    Dept of Justice

  2. officers have been beaten and burned.

    State Department

  3. had been beaten in an upset.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “beaten”

Words one sound away from beaten — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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