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How to pronounce trouble in American English

“trouble” pronunciation by American speakers

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“trouble” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Get into trouble, get into good trouble.” [Tate] We got into good trouble.

    Dept of Justice

  2. in the way, to get in trouble, I called it good trouble, necessary trouble.

    The Obama White House

  3. Had this trouble myself now or cause trouble for myself.

    Census Bureau

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