How to pronounce devastating in American English
“devastating” pronunciation by American speakers
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“devastating” in real sentences — American speakers
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is particularly devastating
NIH
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experience devastating damage.
FEMA
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parenting," is devastating.
CDC
Words that sound like “devastating”
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