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How to pronounce handcuffed in American English

“handcuffed” pronunciation by American speakers

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“handcuffed” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. So they got 50 of us handcuffed side-by-side, marching us down in 1966.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. So, I don't have to be handcuffed to my office here in the Pentagon.

    U.S. Air Force

  3. And right now they're handcuffed because they don't have a quorum on their board.

    The Obama White House

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