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How to pronounce illness in American English
“illness” pronunciation by American speakers
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“illness” in real sentences — American speakers
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First raccoon illness preceded human illness by 11 days.
CDC
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ones with mental illness.
The Obama White House
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recover from her illness.
NIH
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