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How to pronounce violence in American English

“violence” pronunciation by American speakers

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“violence” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. condemnations of past instances of violence, the violence seems to continue.

    The Obama White House

  2. workplace responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

    Dept of Justice

  3. violence, levels of violence that have taken far too many innocent lives.

    State Department

Words that sound like “violence”

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