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How to pronounce congratulation in American English
“congratulation” pronunciation by American speakers
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“congratulation” in real sentences — American speakers
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But, this is not a day only for congratulation, and certainly not for self congratulation.
The Obama White House
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Uh, congratulation on uh the spacew walk yesterday.
NASA
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and congratulations again to all the students who participated congratulation pace i see you got back
Federal Reserve
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