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How to pronounce occurred in American English

“occurred” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. outcomes occurred, but they occurred because of your program.

    CDC

  2. for the violence that occurred and the death that occurred.

    The Obama White House

  3. faithful accident occurred

    Dept of Labor

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