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How to pronounce captivity in American English
“captivity” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to captivity the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“captivity” in real sentences — American speakers
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captivity in Afghanistan.
State Department
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Gross remains in captivity.
The Obama White House
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an assurance colony in captivity.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Why real speech
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