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How to pronounce desolate in American English

“desolate” pronunciation by American speakers

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“desolate” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. A desolate place in Wyoming.

    The Obama White House

  2. it was really a desolate jungle area.

    CDC

  3. instead see they had a desolate loo in the landscape

    NASA

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