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How to pronounce stricken in American English

“stricken” pronunciation by American speakers

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“stricken” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. a drought-stricken area soon?

    The Obama White House

  2. The United States rushed aid to the stricken area.

    U.S. Army

  3. plunks himself down and he just looks positively stricken.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “stricken”

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