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How to pronounce confinement in American English

“confinement” pronunciation by American speakers

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“confinement” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. prolonged solitary confinement.

    The Obama White House

  2. This is called quantum confinement.

    NSF

  3. of sexual abuse in confinement.

    Dept of Justice

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