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How to pronounce swollen in American English

“swollen” pronunciation by American speakers

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“swollen” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. inoculation and leads to painful, swollen lymph nodes and fevers.

    CDC

  2. of this young man with his head swollen to many times its size.

    Dept of Justice

  3. a giant swollen stem and that's a mechanism for the cactus to conserve water.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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