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How to pronounce decayed in American English

“decayed” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. concentrated, fell down here and that decayed.

    USGS

  2. titer of approximately 100,000, which decayed over six months.

    CDC

  3. And it must have decayed in place and it had been painted with orpiment.

    NSF

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