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How to pronounce defector in American English

“defector” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. defected, becoming the latest Assad defector.

    The Obama White House

  2. the young North Korean defector community today.

    State Department

  3. now the end Defector is now over the grapple pin

    NASA

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