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How to pronounce lamented in American English

“lamented” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. And we've lamented this outcome for quite some time now.

    The Obama White House

  2. As in his 2017 inaugural address, Trump lamented the failures of his predecessor.

    Voice of America

  3. junior, Robert Kennedy lamented what he called the mindless menace of violence in America.

    Dept of Justice

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