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How to pronounce stressed in American English

“stressed” pronunciation by American speakers

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“stressed” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. stressed out moisture stressed or light stressed they close their stomates right the little holes for

    USGS

  2. the future which stressed new technology, stressed greater involvement of the private sector, stressed a pause

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. stressed market conditions.

    Federal Reserve

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