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How to pronounce confessed in British English

“confessed” pronunciation by British speakers

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“confessed” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. First, as I have already confessed, I was an insolvency practitioner; I

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. As the Prime Minister is a self-confessed feminist, leading a progressive Government—[Interruption.]

    UK Parliament

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