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How to pronounce deafening in American English

“deafening” pronunciation by American speakers

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“deafening” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. them for standing by -- deafening silence.

    The Obama White House

  2. No, my resolution was met with deafening silence.

    US National Archives

  3. It it it was deafening and it was like the 4th of July.

    U.S. Army

Words that sound like “deafening”

Words one sound away from deafening — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

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