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How to pronounce convulsions

“convulsions” pronunciation in American and British English

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“convulsions” in real sentences

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  1. paroxysms and convulsions.

    The School of Life

  2. dying after having convulsions.

    CrashCourse

  3. could cause civil convulsions.

    Channel 4 News

  4. Sometimes patients present with convulsions.

    The Scottish Parliament

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