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How to pronounce contagious in American English

“contagious” pronunciation by American speakers

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“contagious” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. contagious deadly disease.

    The Obama White House

  2. Delta variant is highly contagious, nearly twice as contagious as previous variants.

    CDC

  3. Her joy was absolutely contagious.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

Words that sound like “contagious”

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