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How to pronounce onset in American English

“onset” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. First option, "Community onset," second option, "Community-Onset Healthcare Facility-Associated,"

    CDC

  2. And we had, we laughed onset, we had so much fun onset.

    The Obama White House

  3. time to onset of analgesia.

    NIH

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