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How to pronounce cramped in American English
“cramped” pronunciation by American speakers
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It was a little bit cramped, but it was highly effective.
CDC
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Climbing inside, as you can see, the space is pretty cramped.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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King and so many of you spent strategizing in cramped offices late at night.
The Obama White House
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