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How to pronounce risked in American English

“risked” pronunciation by American speakers

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“risked” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. He risked being strung up.

    NIST

  2. OCA risks risked the flight at three and the pilot risked the flight at two when

    NTSB

  3. risked everything to stand beside us.

    State Department

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