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How to pronounce fateful in American English

“fateful” pronunciation by American speakers

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“fateful” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. anniversary of that fateful day.

    The Obama White House

  2. Now, Mechain made a fateful choice at this point.

    NIST

  3. And then you have the fateful day of April 14th.

    National Archives

Words that sound like “fateful”

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