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How to pronounce betrayal in American English

“betrayal” pronunciation by American speakers

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“betrayal” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. betrayal of all our faiths.

    The Obama White House

  2. a betrayal really haunted them.

    US National Archives

  3. Martin Luther King: “A time comes when silence is betrayal.

    National Park Service

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