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How to pronounce deacon in American English
“deacon” pronunciation by American speakers
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“deacon” in real sentences — American speakers
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a church deacon, a leader in the Elks club.
State Department
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I'm told that Darren Deacon and Jordan Shiling are exercising leadership in that effort.
Census Bureau
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code name Deacon to the Secret Service officers who protected him for nearly five decades through
Voice of America
Words that sound like “deacon”
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