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How to pronounce discouraged in American English
“discouraged” pronunciation by American speakers
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“discouraged” in real sentences — American speakers
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Edward Wilkerson: Discouraged me?
The Obama White House
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relativity discouraged immediate investigation.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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just discouraged in general.
Federal Reserve
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