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How to pronounce famine in American English

“famine” pronunciation by American speakers

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“famine” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. famine, across the world.

    State Department

  2. remembering drought and famine.

    The Obama White House

  3. malnutrition the famine Review Committee also found the famine conditions are also likely present in other

    Voice of America

Words that sound like “famine”

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