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How to pronounce surprised in American English
“surprised” pronunciation by American speakers
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are surprised. And whoever is very surprised then loses
Federal Reserve
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surprised many analysts and I know surprised Prime Minister Abe.
The Obama White House
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- [Marty] Were they surprised?
Smithsonian Air & Space
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